Iron smelters in Colonial India closed furnaces because of the introduced by the British.

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The correct option is B high duties
Iron Smelters in Colonial India closed furnaces because of the restrictive forest laws and high duties introduced by the British.
The British imported British iron and steel to India, further worsening the condition of Indian smelters.

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