Question

why did industrial production in india increased during the second world war?

Answer 1

India was a British colony. When 2nd world war erupted out, Indian soldiers and factories were called to support the British soldiers in ww2

1. Clothes were needed for soldiers during ww2.

2. Food and weapons were needed during war.

So , Indian factories were called on and industrial production in India increased during ww2.

Answer 2

During WW2 ,the industries in England we're used to meet demand of the British army. as a result import to India
decreased. this created opportunity for Indian industry to flourish. moreover, the industrial production England was not sufficient to meet the war demand, so Indian industries were asked to cater to the needs of British army.