GS Mains Model Question & Answer: Discuss the positive effects of Imperialism on the colonies? Comment

 GS Mains Model Question & Answer: Discuss the positive effects of Imperialism on the colonies? Comment


Q. Discuss the positive effects of Imperialism on the colonies? Comment

Model Answer:

Discuss the positive effects of Imperialism on the colonies?

Modern technology and education system have improved.

The concept of urbanization.

Some of the social evils and problems were removed like sati etc.

European efforts to improve colonies resulted in improved sanitation and education.

Hospitals, schools, and factories were built creating more jobs for the people of Africa.

The amount of local warfare was reduced greatly due to control of the African government.

Order and peace were brought to the colonies

The average life expectancy increased

Literacy rates rose.

Economic expansion occurred.

African products became available to the international market, allowing for colonies to become prosperous.

British control brought about some political stability and order for many African colonies.

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