Which of the following statements is not correct about the economic impact of British rule on India ...........

Modern Indian History 1885-1905

Which of the following statements is not correct about the economic impact of British rule on India in the 19th century?

The gradual disappearance of Indian rulers affected indigenous industries.

Most of industrial cities of India were ruined.

Export of raw materials like cotton adversely impacted Indian handicrafts.

Decay of traditional industries was accompanied by growth of modern machine industries

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Explanation:

Explanation:
1) In the 19th century, the gradual disappearance of Indian rulers and their courts, who were the main customers of town handicrafts, gave a big blow to these industries
2) The British policy of exporting raw materials like cotton and leather also injured Indian handicrafts.
3) It raised the price of these raw materials and reduced the capacity of Indian handicrafts to compete with foreign goods.
4) Consequently, the ruined handicraftsmen and artisans failed to find alternative employment. The only choice open to them was to crowd into agriculture