Question

Explain the following statement with a reason.

There was decline of traditional industries in India.

Answer 1

1. When India sent goods to England, the British government put a heavy tax on them.
2. The goods that were brought in from England were made in factories on a big scale and for very little money.
3. The goods that were brought in from England were made in factories on a big scale and for very little money.
4. These things were not expensive compared to usual ones.
5. It was hard for the Indian craftsmen to compete with the cheap British items.
6. In the end, this caused India's traditional businesses to shut down.