Question

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.
• B. India became independent.
• C. India became poor.
• D. India became dependent.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

India became dependent.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 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.