Question

Causes of poverty due to policies of colonial government 5marks worth answer ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Poverty is one of the major leading problems in India. There are many causes that gave rise to the problem and among them the two that are worth mentioning are - colonial rule and income inequalities.

● Colonial rule:-

i) Low level of development under the British colonial administration.

ii) Traditional handicrafts were worst affected by the policies of the colonial government.

iii) It also discouraged the development of industries such as textiles.

iv) The low rate of growth which existed in the 19th century resulted in the low growth rate of incomes as well as lesser job chances/opportunities.

v) The population control perpetuated the cycle of poverty.

vi) There was also no premonition of economic growth.

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