Which industries of India enjoyed worldwide fame but declined under the British colonial rule?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Handicraft industries
India’s handicraft industries were world famous. Under colonial rule they declined, and no modern industrial base came up to take their place.
NCERT (2026-27): “1.4 Industrial Sector As in the case of agriculture, so also in manufacturing, India could not develop a sound industrial base under the colonial rule. Even as the country’s world famous handicraft industries declined, no corresponding modern industrial base was allowed to come up to take pride of place so long enjoyed by the former. …” |