Question

Mention the ways in which the British rule affected India Economically.​

Answer 1

Answer:

They forced the commercialisation of agriculture with the growing of various cash crops and the raw materials for the industries in the Britain. With the strong political control, the British were able to monopolise the trade with India. They defeated their foreign rivals in trade so that there could be no competition.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. exploitation of economic resources
2. drain of wealth
3. decay of cottage industries and handicrafts
4. growing unemployment
5. poverty and famines
6. inhuman treatment to farmers
7. economic decline of peasantry