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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
The first century of British rule resulted in the decay and destruction of the traditional Indian trade and industry. Explain this statement with reference to the following:
The decline of modern Indian industries.
Solution
The British government also obstructed the growth of modem Indian industries to keep the country underdeveloped and economically backward. Almost everything of daily use like needles, pins, sewing machines, thread, soaps, biscuits, cycles, medicines, paper, etc. were imported from England.
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| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Ijaradari system | (a) Introduced by Lord Cornwallis |
| 2. Cotton, jute, poppy, sugarcane | (b) Linked with ports to make trade easier |
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| 10. Zamindars | (j) Auctioning of revenue to the highest bidder for five years |
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The important centres for Indian goods were Dhaka, Benaras, Lucknow, Multan, Ahmadabad, etc.
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The British took interest in building up transport and communication system to help them in trade and military affairs.
