Which of the following industries was <strong>MOST</strong> affected by the 'deindustrialisation' of India in the 19th century?
- A. Silk manufacture
- B. Cotton textiles ✓
- C. Iron and steel
- D. Woolen manufacture
Correct Answer: B. Cotton textiles
Explanation
The British policy of free trade and heavy tariffs on Indian goods allowed cheap machine-made textiles to flood the market, severely crippling the indigenous handloom and cotton textile industry.
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