Question

For which of the following reasons did the British build roads in India?

• A. To mobilize army
• B. Carrying out raw materials
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

During the British rule, there was some infrastructural development in areas such as roads, railways, ports, water transport, posts, and telegraphs. But the motive behind this development was simply to foster the colonial interest of the British government. They were never interested in the growth of Indian economy. these infractures like road etc. were used to mobilize the army and carriying out raw materials.