- The jute industry, located primarily in Bengal, was indeed dominated by European ownership. - The cotton textile industry, based mainly in Western India (Bombay, Ahmedabad), was predominantly owned and managed by Indian businessmen. - The cotton industry grew significantly from the late 19th century onwards, becoming one of the largest modern industries in India. It was by no means "small in size" relative to the overall industrial landscape of colonial India. - The colonial government's policies, such as imposing excise duties on Indian textiles while allowing free entry for British goods, were generally not supportive of indigenous industries competing with British manufacturers.
Which one among the following statements about industries in colonial India is not correct?
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: D. The growth of cotton industry was the result of government support
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