Question

Which one of the following did not help the industrial growth in India during the First World War?

• A. British mills were busy with war production
• B. Manchester goods supply declined
• C. New factories were set up in India
• D. Imports from Japan decreased

Answer 1

The correct option is D Imports from Japan decreased

• India witnessed increased industrial production during the First World War due to the following reasons:
• British industries became busy in producing and supplying war-needs.
• As a result, Manchester goods supply declined.
• During this time, the British colonial government asked Indian factories to supply the war needs like - jute bags, cloth or army uniforms, tents and leather boots, horse and mule saddle, etc.
• The increased demands of a variety of products led to the setting up of new factories and old ones increased their production.