Were there any positive contributions made by the British in India? Discuss.

The contribution of the British rule can be studied as follows:

1. Development of means of transport, especially railways and communciation.

2. Political and economic unification of the country.

3. Evolution of banking and monetary system.

4. Introduction of the modern techniques of production and management.

5. Evolution of new social order based on progressive ideas.

6. Stability, peace and order.

7. Emergence of market economy and capital enterprise.

8. Introduction of new system of education.

9. Establishment of civil laws and courts.