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The Economy on the Eve of Independence · Question 8 of 69

Question 8

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Read the two statements and choose the correct option.

I. Colonial rule left India with some infrastructure, such as railways and ports.

II. At independence, India had a strong base of capital goods industries.

Options for question 8

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. I is true: the railways and ports were a legacy independent India could build on.

  2. II is false: capital goods industries hardly existed.

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The legacy of colonial rule
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