Describe the impact of ‘Rinderpest’ on people’s livelihoods and the local economy in Africa in the 1890s.

OR

Describe any three major problems faced by Indian cotton weavers in nineteenth century.

OR

Describe any three steps taken to clean up London during the nineteenth century.

Rinderpest was a fast-spreading disease among cattle.

Effects of the disease:

a. They spread very fast.

b. A huge number of cattle were killed in the plague.

c. Many people lost their livelihood.

OR

During the colonial period the Indian economy was drained. the locals, peasants and the artisans were among the many who faced hard to meet their livelihood.

a. The raw material became unavailable as the British exported the raw material to Britain.

b. During American war, cotton supplies were cut from there.

c. They were forced to purchase the cotton, owing to the high rate they were unable to pay the price.

OR

The London government took steps for urban development and cleaning up of the city.

1. Parks were created and plants were planted to reduce pollution.

2. Apartments were built in blocks and in sequence.

3. The city was full of gardens.

4. Suburbs were also developed.