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Question
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:
The decline of modern Indian industries.
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Solution
The British government also obstructed the growth of modern Indian industries to keep the country underdeveloped and economically backward. Almost everything of daily use like needles, pins, sewing machines, thread, soaps, biscuits, cycles, medicines, paper, etc., were imported from England.
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