Question

Why did the export of Indian textile decline at the beginning off the nineteenth century ? Explain any three reason​

Answer 1

(i) Britain imposed import duties on cotton textiles, thus export market got declined.

(ii) Exports of British goods to India increased.

(iii) The machine-made goods were cheaper and weavers could not compete with them.

(iv) Raw cotton exports from India to Britain shot up the prices of cotton.

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Answer 2

Answer:

They pressurised the government to impose import duties on cotton textiles so that Manchester goods could sell in Britain without facing any competition from outside anywhere.