Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Book: Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Chapter: 12. Colonial Cities

Subject: History - Class 12th

Q. No. 4 of Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

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What do the terms “White” and “Black” Town signify?

The ‘Black’ Towns were the towns where the native Indians, who generally have dark skin-color, lived. These towns were characterized by a very poor standard of living, with the presence of diseases like cholera, plague and a chaotic atmosphere. On the other hand, the ‘White’ Towns were the towns where the British people, who generally have white skin-color, lived. These towns were characterized by a high standard of living, with wide roads, churches, bungalows with well-maintained gardens. Moreover the ‘White’ towns reflected a settled and well-planned lifestyle.


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