Which of the following transportation systems was primarily developed in India to serve colonial economic interests?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Railways
Explanation:
• Railways were introduced in India during British colonial rule.
• The primary aim was to transport raw materials to ports.
• It also helped in distribution of British manufactured goods.
• Railway routes connected resource-rich interiors to coastal ports.
• Hence, railways served colonial economic interests.
Information Booster:
• First railway line started in 1853 (Bombay to Thane).
• Railways aided administrative and military control.
• They later contributed to national integration.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
(A) Inland waterways
• Pre-existed British rule.
• Not systematically developed for colonial trade.
(C) Airways
• Developed mainly in the post-independence period.
• Not a colonial priority.
(D) Metro rail
• A modern urban transport system.
• Introduced after independence.