1.2 - LOW LEVEL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE COLONIAL RULE
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Practice Questions
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What system caused farmers to lose profits?
💡 Hint: Think about who collected taxes in this system.
Which country benefited the most from India's exports?
💡 Hint: Consider colonial interests.
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What was the primary purpose of the zamindari system?
💡 Hint: Think about who collected the revenues.
True or False: The Suez Canal had a positive effect on Indian trade.
💡 Hint: Consider who controlled trade routes.
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Discuss the long-term impacts of agricultural stagnation on social structures in India.
💡 Hint: Consider the socio-economic status of farmers and how it affected society.
Evaluate the colonial foreign trade policies and their influence on India's modern economy.
💡 Hint: Think about the historical roots of current economic challenges.
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