Question

What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial
government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?
Name some notable economists who estimated India's per capita
income during the colonial period.
What were the main causes of India's agricultural stagnation during
the colonial period?
Name some modern industries which were in operation in our country
at the time of independence.
What was the two-fold motive behind the systematic de-
industrialisation effected by the British in pre-independent India?
The traditional handicrafts industries were ruined under the British
rule. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your
answer.
What objectives did the British intend to achieve through their
policies of infrastructure development in India?​

Answer 1

Answer. The economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India were concerned more with the protection and promotion of the economic interests of their home country rather than with the development of the Indian economy. Thus, at the time of independence in 1947, India was a poor and underdeveloped country.