Question

19. There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the

• A. (a) absence of heavy industries
• B. (b) scarcity of foreign capital
• C. (c) scarcity of natural resources
• D. (d) preference of the rich to invest in land

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) absence of heavy industries

(A)

Jawahar Lal Nehru emphasized on setting up of heavy industries in the second five year plan.