17 Questions
Why did the largest section of the Indian population depend on agriculture for sustenance?
Because of the deindustrialization policy by the Britishers
What was lacking in the industrial sector of India according to the text?
Modernisation, diversification, and capacity building
How was foreign trade oriented during this period according to the text?
Just to feed the industrial revolution in Britain
Why were infrastructure development efforts by the colonial government not entirely beneficial for India?
They were guided by self-interest motives
What aspects were lacking in the industrial sector that needed improvement according to the text?
Increased public investment and infrastructural development
What was a major hindrance to further industrialisation in India during British rule?
Inadequate industrial growth
Why did India become an exporter of primary products during British rule?
As a result of government policies
What was the primary focus of public sector operations during British rule in India?
Infrastructure like railways and power generation
What impact did the lack of a capital goods industry have on industrialization in India?
Hindered further industrialization
Why did India's foreign trade suffer during British rule according to the text?
Colonial government's restrictive policies
Which sector had a limited role during British rule in India according to the text?
Public sector
Why did India fail to develop a sound industrial base under British colonial rule?
Systematic Deindustrialisation policy aimed at reducing India to a mere exporter of raw materials for British industries.
What impact did the destruction of the handicraft industry have on India?
Created massive unemployment and increased demand for imported goods.
Why did modern industries in India experience slow progress under British rule?
British domination in the establishment of key industries like iron and steel.
Which region in India mainly housed the cotton textile mills during British rule?
Maharashtra and Gujarat
When was the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) established in India?
1907
What was the primary goal of the systematic deindustrialization policy of the British government in India?
To turn India into an exporter of raw materials for British industries
Learn about the obstacles faced by the industrial sector in India during British colonial rule, including systematic deindustrialization policies and the destruction of the handicraft industry. Explore how these factors hindered the development of a sound industrial base in India.
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