Question

During the British rule, India’s foreign trade had various features except _________ .

• A. [(A)] Restrictive policies of commodity production, trade, and tariff
• B. [(B)] British monopoly over India’s exports and imports
• C. [(C)] Free trade from India to the rest of the world
• D. [(D)] Large export surplus

Hint:

Under British rule, India's trade was restrictive, controlled by the British, and not free for global markets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Under British dominion, India's foreign trade was governed by stringent policies. The British held a monopoly on both exports and imports, precluding free trade. These policies prioritized British industrial needs. India's export surplus came at the expense of its own welfare, as the revenue generated was frequently diverted to cover British administrative and military expenditures.