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How is colonialism different from earlier forms of conquests? In what ways did it affect Indian society?

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Colonialism is different from earlier forms of conquest or domination in the following way:

The pre-capitalist conquerors benefited from their domination by exacting a continuous flow of tribute. However, they did not interfere with the economic base.They took the tribute that was skimmed off the economic surplus that was produced traditionally in the subjugated regions.
Colonialism means the establishment of rule by one country over other. It is the ideology by which a country seeks to conquer and colonise another. The colony becomes a subordinate part of the coloniser's country and is extremely exploited in different ways for the colonising country's gain.
The colonialism affects the Indian society in so many ways. It started a new wave of exploitation of the Country's resources.
Colonialism introduced a wide array of changes in every sphere. These changes took place in two parts (i) deliberate (ii) intended.

Some More Questions From Structural Change Chapter

Mention one feature of Indian history.

Why is it important knowing Indian history?

(a) Colonialism (b) Industrialisation (c) Urbanisation.

Discuss briefly that tea plantation industry in India was governed by colonial interest.

Mention two major factors kept in minds for the benefit of the British tea planters by the colonial administrators.

Why is there importance of change in human-life?

What is the importance of the study of social change in our country?

“The idea of continuity is implied in social change”, explain the statement in brief.

Give a brief account of the impact of colonial forest policy in North-East India.

What is meant by structural change?

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