GK Question

history easy true_false

The British deindustrialized India by destroying its traditional handicraft industries.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

British policies favored import of manufactured goods from Britain and export of raw materials from India. This led to the decline of India's renowned textile and handicraft industries, causing unemployment and poverty. [[1]]

Topic Economic Impact of British Rule
Exam Relevance SSC, UPSC, Railway