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1 mark, −0.25Indian Economy › The Indian economy before and after independence › Colonial drain of wealth and de-industrialisationModerateabout 1 min

JNU SSS 2015 Question 22: The Indian economy before and after independence

Consider the following statement :

“For most of the period when it was under British Crown rule, India had an export surplus and yet its foreign liabilities increased.”

Which of the following can be said about this statement?

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This question is on Colonial drain of wealth and de-industrialisation, part of The Indian economy before and after independence in Indian Economy.

How British rule transferred resources out of India and weakened its traditional industry.

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