Correct option is A
By the 1850s, under British colonial rule, India’s economy became heavily integrated into the global capitalist system. Most of India’s exports consisted of raw materials that were needed for British industries.
By the 1850s, raw materials like raw cotton and indigo were the major exports of India under British colonial rule.
Tea and Spices: Tea and spices were important exports
Opium trade with China became a significant part of India’s economy during British rule.
India’s manufacturing sector remained underdeveloped under British rule due to the focus on raw material extraction.