Question

Which one of the following was not a consequence of World War I in India?

• A. Deployment of Indians to fight in the war.
• B. Increased military expenditure.
• C. Huge profit for Indian peasants.
• D. Increased taxes on individual incomes.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Huge profit for Indian peasants.

The World War I which began in the year 1914 CE, resulted in high taxes, increased military expenditure, and deployment of Indians to fight in the war. Indian peasants did not profit as a consequence of the World War I.