Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

Under colonial dispensation, what were the economic policies of the government concerned with?

Options:

Development of handicraft industries

Increase in the number of colonised countries

Development of indigenous industries in England

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Development of indigenous industries in England

Explanation:

The entire purpose of Britishers was to exploit the Indian economy for its own economic benefit. Thus, it framed the policies to serve its selfish interests that included development of the European economy at the time when industrialization process was going on.