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    The main objective of British economic policies in India was to:
    Question

    The main objective of British economic policies in India was to:

    A.

    Promote Indian self-sufficiency

    B.

    Support rural employment

    C.

    Benefit the British economy

    D.

    Industrialise India

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) Benefit the British economy
    Explanation:
    . India used as supplier of raw materials.
    . Served as market for British goods.
    . Policies caused deindustrialisation.
    . Led to Drain of Wealth.
    . Favoured British industries.
    Information Booster:
    . Drain theory propounded by Dadabhai Naoroji.
    . Indian economy became dependent.

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