In India during the British rule, railways were developed for _____________.

creating better infrastructure for the development of the Indian economy

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the export of raw materials from India to England for British industries

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providing better transport facilities to Indians

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developing trade and commerce in India

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Solution

The correct option is B the export of raw materials from India to England for British industries
In India, British developed railway because of their own interest. They wanted to export raw material from inner parts of India to their country and also to supply their manufactured products in interior hinterland. In this process they need to develop railway infrastructure in India.

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