1.5 - FOREIGN TRADE
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Practice Questions
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What was a significant characteristic of India's foreign trade during colonial rule?
💡 Hint: Think about what India produced versus what it imported.
Name one essential good that became scarce in India due to colonial trade policies.
💡 Hint: Consider what everyday needs were affected.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'drain of wealth' refer to in the context of colonial India?
💡 Hint: Think about where the money from exports went.
True or False: India had a negative trade balance during colonial rule.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of trade balance.
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Discuss how the shift from local handicrafts to British textile imports affected women's roles in the family structure of colonial India.
💡 Hint: Think about societal changes alongside economic shifts.
Examine the impact of colonial policies and the drain of wealth on the availability of basic amenities in rural India.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between economy and public services.
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