Path to Modernisation
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 History Chapter 7 Paths to Modernisation 1. What were the major developments before the Meiji Restoration that made it possible for Japan to modernise rapidly? Ans. Some of the major reforms that paved the path for the development of Japan were: (b) The economy of the Japan was expanding due to the rise in the population and commercial activity. (c) The silk industry in Japan was making advancements which led to the improvement in the economy. (d) The exports of the precious metals was restricted that led to the stop in the deterioration of the economy (e) The Japanese people started taking interest in the intellectual activities and developed a sound habit of reading. (f) Land surveys were regularly taken for the evaluation of the agricultural activity. 2. Discuss how daily life was transformed as Japan developed. Ans. The earlier Japanese society used to be joint families in which the important decisions were made by the head of the family who exhibited c...