Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the state of India under the colonial rule?
A
India became rich and self-reliant.
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B
India became independent.
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C
India became poor.
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D
India became dependent.
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Solution
The correct options are C India became poor. D India became dependent. From being a self-sufficient and rich country, India became a dependent and poor country under colonial rule. Its industries declined due to the introduction of exorbitant taxes and fixed rates by the colonial rulers.