Two examples of social practices prevailing then.

Glimpses of the Past, Class 8 English Honeydew

Two examples of social practices during British rule are:

Sati: According to this system a widow had to immolate on her husband's pyre.
Fear against sea voyage: It was believed that sea voyage resulted in making your soul impure, so people were against it.

Two examples of social practices prevailing then

What was the belief regarding sea voyage?
(a) It was believed to purify the soul
(b) It was believed to bring prosperity
(c) It was believed to make the soul impure
(d) It was believed to bring good luck

Solution

(c) It was believed to make the soul impure

What is the practice of Sati?
(a) A widow remarries after her husband's death
(b) A widow immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre
(c) A widow inherits her husband's property
(d) A widow joins a convent

Solution

(b) A widow immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre

Mention the following:
(ii) Two oppressive policies of the British.
(iii) Two ways in which common people suffered.

Solution

(ii)The British decided to do away with import duty on goods brought from England. This severely affected Indian industries. In 1818, they passed Regulation III. Under it, an Indian could be jailed without trial in a court.
(iii) The farmers were taxed heavily and ! the thumbs of skilled workers were cut by; importing goods from Britain.