Question

What effect did the Indian railways on the exports during British rule?

• A. Exports remained the same
• B. Exports decreased
• C. Exports increased
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Exports increased

Railways led to increased agricultural output, export of food-grains, widening of markets, commercialization of agriculture, and, hence, cropping pattern. As railways widened the markets for the agricultural sectors, Indian agriculture became linked to the world trade cycles.