Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Which was the most important infrastructural development during the British rule?

Options:

Airways

Railways

Inland waterways

Roadways

Correct Answer:

Railways

Explanation:

Railways is considered as one of the most important development in the infrastructure. The aviation sector was inaugurated by Tata. Whereas, Inland waterways didn't turn out to be economical in comparison to railways as in the case of Orissa port. Roadways were also of great use to Britishers but it didn't give connectivity that effectively.