Practice Deindustrialisation of India - 1.2 | 5. British Policies and Their Impacts | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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What is deindustrialisation?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when industries shut down.

Question 2

Easy

Name one cash crop that was promoted by the British.

💡 Hint: Consider what crops are commonly associated with British trade.

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Question 1

What was a key reason for the decline of Indian industries during British rule?

  • High taxes on British goods
  • Heavy duties on Indian goods
  • Support for local artisans

💡 Hint: Think about the trade policies that favored British products.

Question 2

True or False: The British promoted Indian handicrafts.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how industries were affected by British market strategies.

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Question 1

Critically evaluate the socio-economic impact of agriculture commercialisation during British rule.

💡 Hint: Analyze the relationship between types of crops grown and food availability.

Question 2

Assess how British policies shaped the economic landscape of India in the long term.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term effects.

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