Question

the First World War created a new economic situation in India'.Do you agree ? Give 2 reason to support your answer​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The First World War created a new political and economic situation in India.

(i) It led to huge increase in defense expenditure, Custom duties were raised,income tax was introduced to finance the war.

(ii) Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread resentment.

(iii) Prices of essential commodities doubled between 1913 and 1918 leading to extreme hardship to the common people.

Answer 2

Answer:

The First World War created a new political and economic situation in India. The reasons are: (i) It led to huge increase in defense expenditure, Custom duties were raised,income tax was introduced to finance the war. (ii) Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread resentment.

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