Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Why did the Britishers not take any initiative to develop the means of irrigation in India?

Options:

Lack of resources

Motive of exploitation

Lack of Human resource for implementation

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Motive of exploitation

Explanation:

The British government had sufficient funds to cater the need of the Indian agriculture as the economy was in export surplus. But, it was clear with their intentions that they had a conscience of exploiting the Indian economy.