Q3 (CAPF/2015) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Colonial economic impact Answer Verified

Statement I : India’s share of world manufacturing output steadily declined during the 19th and the 20th centuries. Statement I : There was no absolute decline in production in India during the colonial rule.

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Statement I is true: Historical data shows India’s share of world manufacturing output fell from ~24.5% in 1750 to ~1.7% by 1900. This is a relative decline compared to the rapidly industrializing Western nations.

Statement II is true: While colonial rule 'de-industrialized' traditional sectors like hand-spinning, the mid-19th century onwards saw the rise of modern large-scale industries (textile mills, jute, coal, and Tata Steel). Consequently, the absolute volume of industrial production in India did not experience a net decline over the colonial period; rather, it shifted structure and grew slowly.

Because Statement I describes a relative loss of global standing and Statement II asserts that internal production didn't actually shrink in total volume, Statement II acts as a clarification but not an explanation for why the share declined. The share declined because the West grew exponentially faster.

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Statement I : India’s share of world manufacturing output steadily declined during the 19th and the 20th centuries. Statement I : There was no absolute decline in production in India during the colonial rule.

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