GK
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
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Airways
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Railways
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Waterways
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -During British rule, there was some infrastructural development in areas such as railways, ports, water transport, posts, and telegraphs. However, the motive behind this development was simply to foster the colonial interest of the British government. They were never interested in the growth of the Indian economy.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British Raj invested in infrastructure including canals and irrigation systems. The Ganges Canal reached 350 miles from Haridwar to Cawnpore, and supplied thousands of miles of distribution canals. By 1900, the Raj had the largest irrigation system in the world. In all, the amount of irrigated land rose eightfold.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main reason for starting railways in India is to transport goods from one place to another. The British rule has helped India in several technological developments since in history. The introduction of the railway system helped India in economical developments in India.