Question

Before British rule, India was major centre of crafts and industry.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Before the British rule, the Indian handicrafts industry was prospering under the patronage of many local rulers and Nawabs. With the arrival of Britishers, there was de-industrialization, and many artisans lost their job. Also, the monopoly of British goods was one of the reasons for the decline of Indian crafts and industry.