Question

What was imported into India during British rule?

पर्याय

• Raw jute, indigo, tea, and coffee

• Opium, rice, wheat, and sugar

• Finished consumer goods and capital goods from Britain

• Crude oil, gold, and electronic components

Answer 1

India's imports under British rule consisted of finished consumer goods and capital goods from Britain. This made India a captive market for British manufactured products while its own raw materials were exported abroad.