Question

Write a note to explain the Great Depression on the Indian economy.

Answer 1

government of British India adopted a protective trade for policy which, though beneficial to the United Kingdom, caused great damaged to Indian economy .the Salt Satyagraha 1930 was one of the measures undertaken as a response to heavy taxation during the Great depression

Answer 2

The impact of the Great Depression in India was felt especially in the agricultural sector. ... The fall in agricultural price led to reduction of farmers' income and agricultural export. The government did not decrease their tax and so, many farmers and landlords became more indebted to moneylenders and corrupt officials.