Question

What was the impact of first world war on political and economic conditions of india?

Answer 1

The War created a new economic and political situation :

(i) It led to a huge increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes, customs duties were raised, and income tax introduced.

(ii) Through the war years, prices increased – doubling between 1913 and 1918 – leading to extreme hardships for the common people.

(iii) Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, and the forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread anger.

Answer 2

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The war created a new economic and political situation:

• It led to a huge increase in defence expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes, customs duties were raised , and income tax introduced.
• Through the war years, prices increased– doubling between 1913 and 1918 – leading to extreme hardships for the common people.
• Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, and the forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread anger.

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