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During the colonial period, the Indian economy was characterised by

Ahigh industrial growth
Brapid GDP expansion
Cstagnation and low per-capita income
Dstrong agricultural productivity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. stagnation and low per-capita income
The colonial economy stagnated, with low per-capita income growth and a backward agrarian structure.
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