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What was the main source of livelihood for most people in India before British rule?
Agriculture
Which industries was India known for before British rule?
Cotton and silk textiles
What was the worldwide market reputation of Indian products before British colonization?
Fine quality of material used and high standards of craftsmanship
What is essential for assessing the kind and level of development achievable by the Indian economy over the last seven and a half decades?
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Which sector did the Indian economy have various types of activities in before British rule?
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What was the primary objective of the British colonial rule in India?
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How long did British rule last in India?
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What did Victor Alexander Vruce, the Viceroy of British India in 1894, highlight as the significance of India to the British Empire?
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Why is it important to study India's economic past according to the text?
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During British rule, what was the primary focus of the Indian economy?
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How did the British colonial rule impact India's economic structure?
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