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Question
Give two examples to show how the British exploited the resources of India.
Solution
- India was forced to take readymade British goods duty-free or at nominal duty rates, whereas Indian products faced high import duties in England.
- Following the invasion of Bengal, the British ceased bringing gold into India. They began purchasing raw materials for their enterprises in England using Bengal's surplus income and profits from duty-free inland trade.
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