The first major boost to modern industry in India happened in the 1860s. It was a direct result of
[amp_mcq option1=”the demand created in America because of the Civil War” option2=”the demand created in Europe because of the Civil War in America” option3=”the decline in competition from the cotton mills of Lancashire and Manchester” option4=”the support of government to industries in India” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2013
– European (British) demand for Indian cotton surged in the 1860s.
– This cotton boom stimulated early industrial growth and infrastructure development in India.