Practice FOREIGN TRADE - 1.5 | 1. INDIAN ECONOMY ON THE EVE OF INDEPENDENCE | Grade 11 Indian Economic Development
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Question 1

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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.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What does the term 'drain of wealth' refer to in the context of colonial India?

  • A surplus of goods
  • Economic outflow to Britain
  • Increase in local production

💡 Hint: Think about where the money from exports went.

Question 2

True or False: India had a negative trade balance during colonial rule.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of trade balance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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