Question

5. Why was the industrial development in India slow and erratic​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Industrial development in india was very slow and erratic because no steps were taken by british to protect the nascent indian industries. A policy of free trade was followed and the import duty levied on foreign goods was very low. Thus, indigenous goods had to face stiff competition from machine-made british goods.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Industrial development in india was very slow and erratic because no steps were taken by british to protect the nascent indian industries. A policy of free trade was followed and the import duty levied on foreign goods was very low. Thus, indigenous goods had to face stiff competition from machine-made british goods.