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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The first century of British rule resulted in the decay and destruction of the traditional Indian trade and industry. Explain this statement with reference to the following:
Political powers of the Company
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उत्तर
After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the company used its political power to destroy the Indian handicraft industry and promote British industries. The Indian weavers were forced to sell their products to the Company at very low prices. To add to their miseries, they were compelled to buy interior raw cotton at high prices from the Company officials who bought it from the Indian farmers at low rates.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
To eliminate competition from India’s traditional industries the British transformed India into a _____________ and _____________.
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Before the advent of the British, the Indian textile industry was the _________ and the __________ in the world.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Which section of Indians gained from the British commercial policies?
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The British domination of India brought many changes in the __________, __________ and _________ life of India.
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The British charged revenue in _________ instead of kind.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The British rule resulted in the destruction of Indian industry, trade, and handicrafts.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The British greatly developed Indian agriculture.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The British took interest in building up transport and communication system to help them in trade and military affairs.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The English took great interest in Indian culture and promoted it.
Look at the picture.
How did it prove to be a boon for the Indians?
