Indian Economic Development

Development Experience (1947-90)

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Which one of the following statements is True for Indian economy under the British colonial rule?

The agricultural sector experienced growth due to increased investment in terracing, flood control, etc.

The Colonial government and the Zamindars made efforts towards improvement of agriculture.

Progress made by modern industries in India was quite commendable.

India generated large export surplus.

✅ Correct Option: 4

Under colonial rule agriculture stagnated, the colonial government and zamindars made little effort to improve it, and modern industry made very limited progress. However, India did generate a large export surplus, which was drained away to Britain rather than benefiting the Indian economy. So statement 4 is true.

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