Question

During the British rule, India’s foreign trade had various features except ________ . 
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):

• A. Restrictive policies of commodity production, trade and tariff
• B. British monopoly over India’s exports and imports
• C. Free trade from India to the rest of the world
• D. Large export surplus

Hint:

Under British rule, India’s trade policies favored British industries, limiting India’s trade freedom and economic growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

During British rule, India’s foreign trade was controlled by restrictive policies aimed at serving British economic interests. There was no free trade from India to the rest of the world as trade policies were designed to maintain the British monopoly over exports and imports. India experienced a large export surplus, but the proceeds were primarily used to meet the administrative and military expenses of the British.