1. Social Reforms:The Religious and Social Reform of India started with the influence of Western culture and education. British supported Indian reformers in eradication of evil practices. They introduced - Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856 - Abolition of Sati : 1829 - Child marriage restraint act - Act against child labour ( This was not so effective)

2. English Education:Even though their intention was to get cheap labour, ease of administration, Even though it impacted on regional languages and culture, English education was one of the important thing which opened the world for us !!We learnt lot from western world and it helped to improve our knowledge and thinking style.

3. Transportation and communication:They improved transportation and communication for ease of administration a. Indian railway b. Posts and telegraph services.

(i) Industrial Revolution which began in the 18th century and resulted in the growth of industrial capitalism. The rising industrial interests wanted to make India a big market for their goods and therefore required partial modernisation and transformation of Indian society.

(ii) Intellectual Revolution which gave rise to new attitudes of mind, manners, and morals.

1. Industrial revolution2. Change in education syystem3. Eradication of blind faith4. Development of transport