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By 1862, what share of British cotton imports came from India?
AAbout 50 per cent
BOver 90 per cent
CAbout 25 per cent
DAbout 10 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Over 90 per cent
With American supply blocked, over 90 per cent of cotton imports into Britain came from India by 1862.
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