Which one of the following is incorrect about British economic policy in India? Options: A . &nbspConverted India into an importer and absorber of British goods B . &nbspConverted India into a producer of raw material to feed British industries C . &nbspTurned India into a fertile ground for British capital investment D . &nbspFocused more on cash crops

Which one of the following is incorrect about British economic policy in India?

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Which one of the following is incorrect about British economic policy in India?

Options:

A . Converted India into an importer and absorber of British goods

B . Converted India into a producer of raw material to feed British industries

C . Turned India into a fertile ground for British capital investment

D . Focused more on cash crops

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)British government policies converted India into an exporter of raw material and market for end products of industries located in Britain which in no way helped Indian industries to grow. Agriculture was commercialised which shifted focus from food crops to cash crops to maximise the profit.

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