Question

India has been suffering from economic inequality, which means it lacks in wealth and opportunities when compared to developed countries. What factors played a significant role in creating economic disparities in the country at the time of independence?

• A. The British spent India's wealth and resources in financing the wars fought by them overseas.
• B. India was colonised by the British who impoverished the country by shipping its wealth to Britain.
• C. The British Imperialistic power improved the quality of life in India.
• D. India was affected by the Great Depression, which depleted the country's wealth.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

India was colonised by the British who impoverished the country by shipping its wealth to Britain.

India was a significant colony of the British Empire. The British imposed their language and culture upon India. They also occupied and controlled India with their military forces and had significant political and economic control over the country. The British drained the wealth of the country and moved it to Britain. All these policies left India in an impoverished state when it finally gained independence from the British.