Question

Give 2 reasons for industrial stagnation during British rule in India. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in India:

Raw materials were exported to Great Britain and hence India rapidly declined as a manufacturing and an industrial sector.

The British by following the policy of 'Free Trade' destroyed the Indian textile and handicraft industries.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Raw materials were exported to Great Britain and hence India rapidly declined as a manufacturing and an industrial sector.
• The British by following the policy of 'Free Trade' destroyed the Indian textile and handicraft industries.