Which of the following industries was most affected by the 'deindustrialisation' of India in the 19th century? (a) Silk manufacture (b) Cotton textiles (c) Iron and steel (d) Woolen manufacture

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Q: 8 (CDS-I/2024)
Which of the following industries was
most affected by the 'deindustrialisation'
of India in the 19th century?
(a) Silk manufacture
(b) Cotton textiles
(c) Iron and steel
(d) Woolen manufacture

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

CDS-I

The Indian cotton textile industry was heavily impacted by British colonial policies, leading to deindustrialization as British textiles outcompeted local products.