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Indian Economy (387)Current Affairs (327)Organisations (267)Planning And Economy (180)Indian Polity (90)Agriculture (89)Independent India (60)Colonial India (30)Constitutional Bodies (30)Indian History Timeline (30)Modern Indian History (30)World Geography (28)

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India won its independence on which date?Read the answer and worked solution →The sole purpose of British colonial rule was to reduce India to a supplier of:Read the answer and worked solution →Muslin, the world-famous cotton textile, had its origin in:Read the answer and worked solution →The finest variety of muslin was called:Read the answer and worked solution →

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India won its independence on which date?

  1. 15 August 1947
  2. 26 January 1950
  3. 15 August 1945
  4. 26 January 1947
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Correct answer: A. 15 August 1947

1. British rule had lasted almost two centuries. 2. Independence came on 15 August 1947. 3. The colonial economy shaped what followed. _Source: syllabus Indian Economic Development, Chapter 1, Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence._

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The sole purpose of British colonial rule was to reduce India to a supplier of:

  1. Skilled labour
  2. Raw materials
  3. Finished goods
  4. Machine tools
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Correct answer: B. Raw materials

1. Britain's industry needed inputs. 2. India was made a raw material supplier. 3. It also became a market for British goods. _Source: syllabus Indian Economic Development, Chapter 1, Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence._

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Muslin, the world-famous cotton textile, had its origin in:

  1. Bengal
  2. Gujarat
  3. Punjab
  4. Madras
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Correct answer: A. Bengal

1. It came from around Dhaka. 2. Muslin originated in Bengal. 3. Daccai muslin was known worldwide. _Source: syllabus Indian Economic Development, Chapter 1, Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence._

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