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What was the impact of the railways on India's exports? |
Expansion of exports benefiting Indian people Decline in exports benefiting Indian people No impact on the volume of exports Increase in the volume of exports with no benefit to Indian people |
Increase in the volume of exports with no benefit to Indian people |
The introduction of railways in India in 1850 was considered a significant contribution by the British. While it enabled long-distance travel and the breaking of geographical and cultural barriers, it also led to the commercialization of Indian agriculture, negatively affecting the self-sufficiency of village economies. Although India's export volume expanded, the benefits rarely reached the Indian people, leading to significant economic losses for the country. |