Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Which coast canal proved inland waterways to be uneconomical in the British era?

Options:

Mumbai coast

Kerala coast

Gujrat coast

Orissa coast

Correct Answer:

Orissa coast

Explanation:

Apart from roads and railway tracks, Britishers also incurred huge amount on Inland waterways which eventually couldn't compete with the Railways and turned out to be uneconomical. For example- Orissa coast