Economic Policies of the British: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Modern History)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Economic Policies of the British (Modern History). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1999Modern History · Economic Policies of the British
Q1. There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the:
Explanation
The British colonial economic model transformed India into a supplier of raw materials like cotton, indigo, and iron ore, which were sent to Britain for processing. India was forced to sell these materials at low prices and buy British-made goods at higher prices. Industrial development in India was discouraged to prevent competition with British industries, keeping India dependent on Britain for finished goods and limiting its own industrial growth. The lack of heavy industries discouraged independent industrial development.
UPSC 1999Modern History · Economic Policies of the British
Q2. The term "imperial preference" was applied to the:
Explanation
Imperial Preference was a British colonial trade policy that granted preferential treatment to British goods in its colonies, including India. British goods were sold at lower tariffs or duty-free, while colonies like India were required to sell raw materials to Britain at favorable prices. This system subordinated the economic interests of colonies, prevented the development of Indian industries, and ensured Britain’s economic dominance. It also reinforced political control, making colonies dependent on Britain for both manufactured goods and trade.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
1999
(a) absence of heavy industries
2
1999
(a) special privileges on British imports in India
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This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Economic Policies of the British (Modern History), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Economic Policies of the British (Modern History) are available for 12 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
