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Under the British Colonial rule, what accounted for most of India’s exports by the 1850s?
Question

Under the British Colonial rule, what accounted for most of India’s exports by the 1850s?

A.

Raw materials like raw cotton, opium, and indigo

B.

Spices and tea

C.

Manufactured goods

D.

Processed goods like fine cotton and silk

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) Raw materials like raw cotton, opium, and indigo
Explanation:
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
Information Booster:
  • 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.

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