Question

How did the first world war help Indian industries?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention how imports declined ,production increased due to war.

Solution:
The First World War created a dramatic new situation for Indian industries and it helped them in the following ways-

• The British mills were busy with war production so the imports into India declined , which created a vast market for Indian industries.
• Indian industries also produced and supplied goods for war needs.
• New factories were set up and the old ones ran for multiple shifts . The situation boosted industrial production.