Question

give two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in india

Answer 1

Answer:

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.
• The British made no attempt to revive or promote Indian industries.
• Import of cheap finished goods from Britain and export of raw materials from India was the main cause of Industrial stagnation in India. Indian goods could not compete with cheap goods from Britain.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The British made no try to promote Indian industries.

• The British hold jute , tea , and coffee industries.