Tuesday, May 28, 2019

From Empire to Europe: Imperial Preference

 With reference to British policies in India. What is the term imperial Preferences'.
Related to?
(a) Preference given' to certain Indian' industries for expanding the reach of
Their Products to every corner of the country.
(b) The extensive personal wealth amassed by British Indian (Government officials
Which influenced domestic politics of England?
(c) Special tariff protection provided to British imports in India.
(d) Favoritism shown by British towards princely states that support them against the tribal and Peasant revolts'.
Answer. C
British adopted discriminatory approach towards Indian Industries from the very beginning. However, with the growth of National Movement by 1920 and 30's the extensive pressure forced British’s to grant Tariff protection to Indian industries. However even in its implementation discrimination was being pursued. Indian owned industries were given inadequate protection whereas British imports were given special privilege under the stated system of imperial preferences. Hence (c) is the correct answer.

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