CBSE Class 8 Answered

Calcutta during the colonial period was a centre of administration, a port where many Europeans resided. The Europeans lived in well-serviced areas. They lived in bungalows and visited clubs. On the other hand, the natives lived in unplanned, congested areas. They had domestic water supply, electricity, sewage facilities etc. On the other hand, the natives lacked these facilities.

Later, the city of Calcutta started beaming with Europeans towns, growing to south and south-west of the Parle Street. Calcutta developed as a cultural city of India. Dramas, Group theatres, Indian classical music, religious and social festivals enriched its cultural heritage. Bankim Chandra, Rabindra Nath Tagore, etc. were some prominent poets of the colonial age.   Calcutta was also known for its cuisine. Rice and macher jhole (fish curry), rasagolla, sandesh, misthi roti, etc. were famous. During colonial period Calcutta had many grand examples of architecture. These were adorned with Gothic, Roman, Oriental and Indo-Islamic motifs. Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, National Library of India, Academy of fine arts etc. are some examples.

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