Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Spices
Explanation
During the colonial period, India was globally recognized for its spice exports, which included black pepper, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, and cloves.
These spices were in high demand in Europe for culinary, medicinal, and preservative uses.
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India was known as the “Spice Bowl of the East”.
Kerala and Tamil Nadu were key spice-producing regions.
Later, other export goods like cotton, tea, indigo, and coffee also gained significance under British rule.
Spices contributed significantly to India's colonial economy and were traded in Europe, Middle East, and other parts of Asia.
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