Practicing Success
What was the primary focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? |
Development of the Indian economy Protection of the economic interests of Britain Encouragement of international trade Both 2 and 3 |
Protection of the economic interests of Britain |
The primary focus of the colonial government in India's economic policies was on safeguarding and advancing the economic interests of their home country, rather than fostering the development of the Indian economy. These policies had a profound impact on the structure of the Indian economy, leading to its transformation into a provider of raw materials and a consumer of finished industrial goods from Britain. |