Foreign Trade under Colonial Rule

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Foreign Trade under Colonial Rule: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Characteristics of India's Foreign Trade in Colonial Rule and Foreign Trade in Colonial Rule etc.

Important Questions on Foreign Trade under Colonial Rule

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What do you understand by the drain of Indian wealth during the colonial period?

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During British rule, more than 50% of India's foreign trade was confined to the USA.

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Less than 50% of India's foreign trade was restricted to Britain. 

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During British rule, India became an exporter of manufactured goods. 

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There was huge drain of wealth during the British rule. 

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Comment upon any two salient features of the foreign trade policy of India, on the eve of Independence.

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Discuss the state of India's foreign trade during colonial rule.

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Write a short note on the drain of India's wealth during the British rule. 

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During the British rule, the condition of India's foreign trade was:

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The opening of the Suez Canal served as a direct route for ships operating between:

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More than half of India's foreign trade was restricted to:

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The export surplus during the British rule was used: 

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Opening of _____ (Suez/Panama)Canal significantly reduced the cost of transportation of goods between Britain and India. 

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More than 1/2 of India's foreign trade was restricted to _____ (Britain/America)while the rest was allowed with few other countries.

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Which two continents are connected by the Suez Canal?

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Which handicraft industries flourished in India before the British rule?

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What characterized India's foreign trade during the colonial period?

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What was the literacy rate in India during the colonial period?

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What is meant by the 'drain of Indian wealth' during the colonial period?