During the American crisis, cotton production in the Bombay Deccan expanded. By 1862, what share of the cotton imports into Britain was coming from India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Over 90 per cent
With American supplies cut off, Britain turned to India: by 1862 over 90 per cent of cotton imports into Britain were coming from India, and cotton acreage in the Bombay Deccan doubled between 1860 and 1864.
NCERT (2026-27): “3.4 Then came the cotton boom … “While the American crisis continued, cotton production in the Bombay Deccan expanded.” “Between 1860 and 1864 cotton acreage doubled. By 1862 over 90 per cent of cotton imports into Britain were coming from India.” |