Colonial Impact on India

The video explores India's economic decline from a global powerhouse in 1700 to a colonized nation by 1947. It highlights the impact of British colonial policies, which dismantled India's industries and exploited its resources. The video contrasts British rule with the Mughal era, emphasizing the extractive nature of British governance. It also discusses the role of railways and famines in exacerbating India's economic woes.

What was India's share in the global economy in 1700?

• 10%

• 15%

• 27%

• 3%

Which industry was India a global leader in before colonialism?

• Pharmaceutical

• Automobile

• Textile

• Electronics

What was the British strategy to control the Indian textile market?

• Encouraging local production

• Establishing a legal monopoly

• Reducing tariffs

• Providing subsidies

How did the British impact Indian artisans during colonial rule?

• Offered free education

• Restricted their trade

• Provided new tools

• Increased their wages

What was the primary revenue source for the British administration in India?

• Textile exports

• Tourism

• Agricultural taxes

• Mining operations

What percentage of income were Indian cultivators taxed under British rule?

• 90-100%

• 10-20%

• 30-40%

• 50-80%

What was the estimated amount of wealth extracted by the British from India?

• $10 trillion

• $20 trillion

• $43 trillion

• $50 trillion

What was the primary purpose of the railways built by the British in India?

• To facilitate British resource extraction

• To connect Indian cities

• To promote tourism

• To improve public transport

How many preventable deaths were caused by famines during British rule?

• 35 million

• 20 million

• 50 million

• 10 million

What was the British government's policy during famines in India?

• Providing food aid

• Reducing taxes

• Immediate intervention

• Non-intervention