Question:medium

Which of the following items were exported from Madras to Britain in the colonial era?
(A) Coffee
(B) Indigo
(C) Jute
(D) Sugar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • (A), (B) and (C) only
  • (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (A), (B) and (D) only
  • (A), (C) and (D) only
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The query concerns exports from Madras to Britain during the colonial period. An examination of each option follows:

  • Coffee: Coffee represented a major export from India, including the Madras area, throughout the colonial era.
  • Indigo: Indigo cultivation and subsequent export from India, including Madras, were substantial under British rule, due to its significant value in textile dyeing.
  • Jute: Jute cultivation was predominantly centered in Bengal; consequently, its export from Madras was not substantial, rendering it an insignificant export from this region.
  • Sugar: Sugar also featured as an export commodity from India, including Madras, to Britain during the colonial era.

The analysis confirms that Coffee, Indigo, and Sugar constituted exports from Madras.

Consequently, the correct options are (A), (B), and (D) exclusively.

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