Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Introducing Indian Society

Question:

Why are Marwaris the most widespread and best known community business community in India?

Choose the correct statement:

Options:

They took advantage of new opportunities in colonial cities.

They had extensive social networks which created relations of trust required to operate their banking system.

They controlled the long distance trade in 'Salt' during colonial period

They accumulated enough wealth and acted as bankers to help commercial expansion of British in India.

Correct Answer:

They controlled the long distance trade in 'Salt' during colonial period

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → They controlled the long distance trade in 'Salt' during colonial period