Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:
What all were the consequences of British Raj in India ?
Options:
Impoverishment of millions of people
Natural resources were plundered for colonial interests
Frequent deaths due to famine and hunger
All the above
Correct Answer:
All the above
Explanation:
The British Raj impoverished millions of people in India. Our natural resources were plundered, our industries worked to produce goods at low prices for the British and our food grains were exported. Many died due to famine and hunger. In 1857-58, anger at the overthrow of many local leaders, extremely high taxes imposed on peasants, and other resentments boiled over in a revolt against British rule by the sepoys, Indian troops commanded by the British.