British policies led to the decline of traditional industries in Andhra Pradesh, such as:

Handloom weaving and textiles
Metalwork and handicrafts
Shipbuilding
All of the above

The correct answer is: d) All of the above

British policies led to the decline of traditional industries in Andhra Pradesh, such as handloom weaving and textiles, metalwork and handicrafts, and shipbuilding.

  • Handloom weaving and textiles: The British East India Company imposed heavy taxes on Indian textiles, which made it difficult for Indian weavers to compete with British-made textiles. The British also imported large quantities of cheap British textiles into India, which further depressed the Indian textile industry.
  • Metalwork and handicrafts: The British East India Company also imposed heavy taxes on Indian metalwork and handicrafts. The British also imported large quantities of cheap British metalwork and handicrafts into India, which further depressed the Indian metalwork and handicrafts industry.
  • Shipbuilding: The British East India Company also built its own shipyards in India, which competed with Indian shipyards. The British also imposed high tariffs on Indian-made ships, which made it difficult for Indian shipyards to compete with British-made ships.

As a result of these British policies, the traditional industries of Andhra Pradesh declined. This led to widespread unemployment and poverty in the region.