Question

Explain the systematic exploitation by the Britishers on the Indian economy?

Answer 1

A) Indian remained an agricultural country throughout the British period and its agricultural sector remained totally backward. There was the commercialization of agriculture, to serve the interest of Great Britain.

B) British rulers never permitted to modernize the prevailing industrial structure on India. There was large scale destruction of world famous handicrafts and cottage industries of the country.

C) The British rulers thoroughly exploited the Indian economy through the economic drain.

D) By following the policy of discriminating protection, Britishers gained complete control over the entire Indian markets.