Elaborate on three aspects of change in Colonial India as stated

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Sociology

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CBSE Class 12

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11.

In what ways are agriculture and culture linked?

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12.

State the features of transnational corporations.

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13.

In what ways does corporate culture increase productivity and competitiveness?

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14.

Distinguish between social change and social movement.

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15.

How has the formation of AITUC made the colonial government more cautious in dealing with labour?

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16.

In What ways do reformist and redemptive movements differ?

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17.

Describe with example the grass-root democratic functioning in tribal areas.

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18.

Elaborate on three aspects of change in Colonial India as stated by Satish Saberwal.


Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates upon the three aspects of change in colonial India as under:

  1. Modes of communication
  2. Forms of organization
  3. The nature of ideas

Modes of Communication: New technologies speeded up various forms of communication. The printing press, telegraph, and later the microphone, movement of people and goods through steamship and railways helped quick movement of new ideas. Within India, social reformers from Punjab and Bengal exchanged ideas with reformers from Madras and Maharashtra.

Forms of organization: Modern social organisations like the Brahmo Samaj in Bengal and Arya Samaj in Punjab were set up. The All-India Muslim Ladies Conference (Anjuman-E-Khawatn-E-Islam) was founded in 1914. Indian reformers debated not just in public meetings but through public media like newspapers and journals.

The nature of ideas: New ideas of liberalism and freedom, new ideas of homemaking and marriage, new roles for mothers and daughters, new ideas of self-conscious pride in culture and tradition emerged. The value of education became very important. Most important, The idea of female education was debated intensely.

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19.

Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of contract farming.

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20.

Explain circulation of labours.

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