Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Which of the following was considered as the "Highway" between India and Britain?

Options:

Great river road

Isthmus of Panama

Suez canal

Gulf of Manar

Correct Answer:

Suez canal

Explanation:

Suez canal was considered as the highway between India and Britain during the colonial period as it reduced the distance which was to be travelled for import and export of goods.