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Which European country's industrial expansion most directly damaged Indian cottage industry?

AEngland
BPortugal
CGermany
DFrance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. England
1. The Industrial Revolution section discusses adverse effects on India. 2. It identifies England as the primary source: 'Industrial revolution, however, affected India adversely.' 3. Cheap British textile imports caused the decline of Indian cottage industry. _Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII History, Ch 1 "Renaissance in Europe and Development of Science", §1.6 ¶3_
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