Question

which of the following was responsible for the decline of indian handicraft industry during the colonial rule?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The main cause of exploitation of traditional handicraft industries was de-industrialisation introduced by British rulers in India. They got raw materials from India at cheap rates and reduced India to a mere exporter of raw materials to the British industries.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ans) During British rule, the handicrafts industries in India declined. These handicrafts were very famous throughout the world. These traditional handicrafts got set back during the colonial rule. The main reasons for the decline was introduction of British made goods and ignorance of Indian Handicrafts Industries