There was no independent development of industries in India during British rule because of the:
✓ Correct answer: a) absence of heavy industries
ExplanationThe British colonial economic model transformed India into a supplier of raw materials like cotton, indigo, and iron ore, which were sent to Britain for processing.India was forced to sell these materials at low prices and buy British-made goods at higher prices.Industrial development in India was discouraged to prevent competition with British industries, keeping India dependent on Britain for finished goods and limiting its own industrial growth.The lack of heavy industries discouraged independent industrial development.230
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