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Which one of the following Indian cities was labelled as \u2018Urbs Prima in Indis’ after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and its links with the world economy ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Bombay” option2=”Madras” option3=”Calcutta” option4=”Surat” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 drastically reduced the sea route distance between Europe and India, significantly boosting trade. Bombay (now Mumbai), located on the west coast, became the primary port city and commercial hub benefiting from this increased connectivity with Europe and the global economy. Its transformation and rapid growth led to it being labelled as ‘Urbs Prima in Indis’, meaning ‘First City in India’.
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\n– The Suez Canal facilitated quicker and more direct trade routes between Britain and India.
\n– Bombay’s strategic location on the west coast made it the principal beneficiary of this trade boost.
\n– The city experienced rapid economic growth, urbanization, and became a major financial and commercial centre.
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\nWhile Calcutta was the capital of British India for a long time and a significant port, the opening of the Suez Canal had a more profound and direct impact on Bombay’s rise as the premier trading port on the western coast, solidifying its commercial pre-eminence.
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Which one of the following Indian cities was labelled as \u2018Urbs Prima in Indis’ after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and its links with the world economy ? [amp_mcq option1=”Bombay” option2=”Madras” option3=”Calcutta” option4=”Surat” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022 Download PDFAttempt Online The opening of the Suez … <\/p>\n

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