SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most important infrastructure during the British Rule in India was:
A
Airways
B
Railways
C
Waterways
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roads constructed were not fit for modern India, could not connect rural areas, and the shortage of well-constructed roads, especially in the rainy season, was the drawback. However, in the year 1850, the introduction of the railways was one of the most important contributions by the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -The state of infrastructure during the pre-British India was very poor. The transportation and communication lines were below average. In fact, most of the villages lacked connectivity by pucca roads. Consequently, natural dusty tracks were the roads predominant in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -In British India, railways had a significant impact It aided in developing the Indian economy by providing the government with a 5% return on investment. It transformed India’s internal and international trade position by allowing raw and agricultural items to be transported quickly.

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