Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Natural topography
Natural topography — practice question
This question concerns India in the nineteenth century.
Study the sources (Insert) carefully, and then answer the questions that follow.
(a)[3]
According to Source A, what difficulties did the Indian cotton industry encounter during the nineteenth century?
(b)[5]
How does Source B help us to understand Indian concerns about the construction of railways in India during the nineteenth century?
(c)[7]
Why did the British build railways in India during the nineteenth century?
(d)[10]
Was the absence of leadership the main reason why the War of Independence in 1857 failed? Explain your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 25-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Indian cotton production was discouraged in favour of British industry.” …