Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

What were the social benefits gained from the introduction of railways in India?

Options:

Improved self-sufficiency

Breaking of cultural and geographical barriers

Decreased volume of exports

Increase in Exports

Correct Answer:

Breaking of cultural and geographical barriers

Explanation:

Breaking of cultural and geographical barriers was a social impact and the rest options indicate economic impacts.

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.