Question

Why did people in India prefer machine-made goods from Britain over handicraft products made in India?

• A. Because the goods from Britain were fancier than Indian goods.
• B. Because the goods from Britain were cheaper than Indian goods.
• C. Because the goods from Britain were of superior quality compared to Indian goods.
• D. Because the goods from Britain were costlier than Indian goods.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because the goods from Britain were cheaper than Indian goods.

Indian handicraft industries came to an end mainly because of the competition created by the machine-made goods that were imported from Britain by the British rulers. When machine-made goods hit the Indian markets, the people of India preferred them over the handicrafts because of their cheaper price.