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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Match the following in the context of British India.

  Description   Result
1.  Policy by British govt. A. Change in taste and preference for Handicrafts
2. Land revenue system B. Unemployment rise
3. British culture C. Systematic de-industrialization
4. Decline in Handicraft industry D. Snatch ownership rights

 

Options:

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C

1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

Correct Answer:

1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2:1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

  Description   Result
1.  Policy by British govt. C.Systematic de-industrialization
2. Land revenue system D.Snatch ownership rights
3. British culture A.Change in taste and preference for Handicrafts
4. Decline in Handicraft industry B.Unemployment rise

Britishers focused on systematically de- industrializing the Indian economy.

Land revenue settlement system involved Zamindari system which snatched the ownership rights from the farmers. 

British culture also influenced the taste and preferences of Indians which led to decline in the handicraft industry and a mass level of unemployment in the country.

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