Economic Impact of British Rule in India
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Economic Impact of British Rule in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which the British land revenue policies affected Indian peasants.
Describe the impact of British rule on the Indian economy by the end of the 19th century.
Explain how the British economic policies led to the impoverishment of Indian peasants.
Explain how the British policy of free trade affected Indian industries.
Explain the impact of British economic policies on Indian agriculture.
Explain the impact of British economic policies on Indian artisans.
Explain the term 'commercialization of agriculture' under British rule.
Explain the term 'Drain of Wealth' in the context of British rule in India.
Name one major cash crop that the British encouraged Indian farmers to grow for export.
Name the system under which the British collected revenue directly from the peasants.
The introduction of which system led to the creation of a class of absentee landlords in India?
What do you understand by the term 'deindustrialisation' in the context of British rule in India?
What was the effect of British rule on India's foreign trade?
What was the main purpose of building railways in India by the British?
Critically examine how the introduction of railways by the British affected the internal trade and regional economies of India.
Describe the role of Indian intermediaries (such as moneylenders and traders) in the rural economy under British rule and how it affected the peasantry.
Discuss the long-term consequences of the British policy of promoting cash crops over food crops in India.
Explain how the British policy of 'one-way free trade' contributed to the deindustrialization of India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'During the British period, Indian farmers were often forced to grow crops that were not suitable for their land or local needs. This led to a decline in soil fertility and increased vulnerability to famine.' Based on the passage, explain one negative impact of British agricultural policies on Indian society.
