Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding British capitalist colonialism in India:

• A. It strengthened and expanded British capitalism.
• B. It changed the very laws of the land.
• C. They did not interfere with the economic base.
• D. It meddled with the manufacturing sector.

Hint:

When studying British colonialism, focus on how colonial policies were designed to benefit the British economy while suppressing local industries and modifying India's economic framework.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct answer is option (3). British colonialism heavily interfered with the economic base of India, especially in terms of trade and manufacturing. It altered traditional structures by enforcing colonial policies that benefited British capitalist interests, such as exploiting raw materials and controlling Indian markets for British goods. The British also changed laws, suppressed manufacturing, and expanded their own capitalist networks (options 1, 2, and 4).