Question

Write World War II and India in detail.

Impact on India

Answer 1

1. During wartime England felt an increasing need for manpower and money.
2. Therefore, the British Government began recruiting army personnel from India.
3. At times the recruitment was enforced on Indians.
4. Extra taxes were levied on Indians for raising funds.
5. Taxes on trade and industries were raised.
6. During the war period prices of essential commodities went up.
7. Along with the inflation and hike in prices, Indians also suffered because of increasing unemployment caused by industrial recession.