Multiple choice

Why did the inflow of fine Indian cotton began to decline in the British market?

  1. The quality of Indian cotton declined due to diseased plants and it affected the demand.

  2. The British cotton manufacture expanded with industrialisation.

  3. British industrialists pressurised the government to restrict cotton imports and protect local industries.

  4. All of the above

  5. Both 2 and 3
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both expansion of industries in Britain and industrialists' demand to restrict cotton imports caused a decline in inflow of Indian cotton in the British markets.

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