Colonial Impact on India's Industrial Sector and Handicraft Industries

The video discusses the condition of the industrial sector in India during the colonial period. It highlights the British policies that aimed to make India a source of raw materials and a market for British goods, leading to the destruction of local industries and unemployment. The video compares machine-made goods with local goods and notes the negligible growth of the industrial sector. It also covers the development of industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the contributions of Jamshedji Tata. The lack of growth in capital goods industries and the low contribution of the industrial sector to GDP are also discussed.

What were the two main objectives of British rule in India regarding the industrial sector?

• To develop local industries and increase employment

• To make India a source of raw materials and a market for finished products

• To establish a self-sufficient industrial economy in India

• To promote Indian handicrafts and reduce imports

How did the British policies affect Indian handicraft industries?

• They were merged with British industries

• They were modernized and expanded

• They were protected and subsidized

• They were destroyed, leading to unemployment

Why did Indians prefer imported goods over local products during the colonial period?

• Local goods were more fashionable

• Imported goods were cheaper

• Local goods were cheaper

• Imported goods were of higher quality

Which industries were established in India during the second half of the 19th century?

• Pharmaceutical, IT, and biotechnology

• Agriculture, mining, and forestry

• Cotton, jute, and iron and steel

• Textile, automobile, and electronics

Who was responsible for starting the Tata Iron and Steel Company in 1907?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Jamshedji Tata

What was a significant drawback of India's industrial policy during the colonial period?

• Neglect of the textile industry

• Overdevelopment of capital goods industries

• Lack of development in capital goods industries

• Excessive focus on agriculture

Which industries saw growth in India after World War II?

• Textile, mining, and forestry

• Cement, sugar, and paper

• Automobile, electronics, and IT

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and aerospace

What is the definition of capital goods?

• Goods used for personal consumption

• Goods used for further production

• Goods exported to other countries

• Goods imported from other countries

What was the contribution of the industrial sector to India's GDP during the colonial period?

• 5%

• 13%

• 25%

• 50%

What was the primary aim of the British regarding India's industrial sector?

• To make India a global industrial leader

• To use India as a market for British finished products

• To develop India's infrastructure

• To promote Indian exports