How When and Where

Questions to be done in the note book

1. Define the following terms
a. Colonialism
The subjugation of one country by another leading to political, economic,
social and cultural changes.
b. Census
An official enumeration of the population, with details as to age, gender,
occupation, etc.
c. Survey;
to take a general or comprehensive view of a situation, area of study, etc.

2. Why do we divide history into various chapters?

Ans.

We divide history into various chapters to give each chapter some

coherence.

It is to tell a story in a way that makes some sense and can be

followed.

In this process we focus only on those events that help us to give

shape to the story we are telling.

3. What di d James Mill feel about British rule over India?

Ans. Page 4 1st line.

British rule, Mill felt, could civilize India.

To do this it was necessary to introduce European manners, arts,

institutions and laws in India.

He suggested that the British should conquer all the territories in India
to ensure the enlightenment and happiness of the Indian people.3
points.

4. What was the British concept of act of writing?

Ans. Page 5 1st para 2nd line

The British believed that the act of writing was important.

Every instruction, plan, policy decision, agreement, investigation had

to be clearly written up.
This conviction produced an administrative culture of memos, notings
and reports.

5. What was the practice of survey by the British?

Ans. 2nd para 1st line

By the early 19th century detailed surveys were being carried out to
map the entire country.

In the villages, revenue surveys were conducted.

The effort was to know the topography, the soil quality, the flora, the
fauna, the local histories and the cropping pattern all the facts seen
as necessary to know about to administer the region. 3 points.

Questions to be marked in the text book

1. What represents the modern period of history?
Page 4 3rd para 5th line
The modern period was associated with the growth of all the forces of modernity
science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality.
2. Who was James Mill. How did he periodise Indian history?
Ans. Page 3 Heading How do we periodise?
In 1817, James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, published a
massive three volume work, A History of British India. In this he divided history
into three periods- Hindu, Muslim and British.