- The American Civil War disrupted cotton supply to Europe. - European (British) demand for Indian cotton surged in the 1860s. - This cotton boom stimulated early industrial growth and infrastructure development in India.
The first major boost to modern industry in India happened in the 1860s. It was a direct result of
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2013 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Limited Growth of Modern Industries under British Patronage)
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Answer: B. the demand created in Europe because of the Civil War in America
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