The Indian Economy was ________ in order to promote British industries.

boomed

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exploited

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inhanced

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B exploited
The main focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government was to make India a mere supplier of raw materials for Britain's own industrial base which was undergoing rapid expansion. The Indian Economy was exploited in order to promote British industries.

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