Question

Why did the socio-economic condition of the Muslims become weak after the arrival of the British in India?

• A. Muslims found few opportunities for employment in trade, industry or business.
• B. In the civil and military services, seats were mainly filled by the Hindus.
• C. The Zamindars started appointing the Muslims.
• D. Muslim handicraft industries were hit with the increased sale of British goods.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Muslims found few opportunities for employment in trade, industry or business.
B In the civil and military services, seats were mainly filled by the Hindus.
D Muslim handicraft industries were hit with the increased sale of British goods.

The British formed economic policies which were in direct conflict with Muslim upliftment. There was a lack of employment opportunities, the Hindus mostly filled up seats in Civil and Military services reserved for Indian candidates, and Muslim handicraft industries were also hit with the increased sale of British goods. Even the Zamindars did not appoint the Muslims as they wanted to keep the British government on their good side. The Muslims started to lose confidence in the British government and realised that they needed their own organisation which would be focused on their interests.