modern-history-british20-098
Assertion (A): Colonial economic policies hindered India’s industrial growth.
Reason (R): Resources were diverted to Britain instead of being invested in India.
Select the correct answer.
Solution
Diversion of resources prevented industrial investment in India, explaining the slowdown in industrial growth.
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