Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Colonial policy of British India was to turn India into a supplier of raw material.
Reason(R): Britain was also agricultural economy in 19th century and there was a lot of demand of Indian products in Britain.
Which of the following option is correct in regard to the above statement?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Britain was an industrial economy in 19th century. Colonial policy of British India was to turn India into a supplier of raw material for the industries of Britain.