Question

Describe the effect of first world war on indian industries

Answer 1

The World War I impacted India in various ways:

First, Indians were recruited massively and were sent off to die in war-fronts, although the War had no direct link with the Indian people.

Second, in the War years there was a huge 'drain of wealth'. The wealth was drained out in the form of grain and raw materials for the military needs. The situation was such that food was exported keeping Indians starved.

Third, another impact of the World War I was felt when the prices of industrial goods as also of imported manufactures went up sharply.

Fourth, for the common people the war meant misery and fall in the standard of living.

Fifth, the far-reaching effect of the World War I, however, was the rise of Mahatma Gandhi who transformed the very nature of the Indian national movement.

Answer 2

The effect of first world war on India Industries were:-

i. British industries were busy to fulfilled the war demands because of which there export declined and here indian industries get a chance to overtake them.

ii. British were unable to fulfilled the war demand so indian industries were called upon to supply raw materials, shoes, etc..

iii. To fulfilled the demand more workers were hired and everyone was made to work long hours. Over the war years industries production was boomed.

iv. War was over but Manchester was unable to achieved that position in which he was earlier.

v. All the export of Britain was declined and the economy of Britain crumbled down after the war.

This was the effect of war on Indian industries.

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