Multiple choice

Before the start of the British rule, India was a........... economy

  1. Dependent

  2. Self-reliant

  3. Backward

  4. Stagnant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Before British rule, India was known for its prosperous handicraft industries and agriculture, making it largely self-reliant. It produced enough to meet its own needs and was a major exporter of finished goods.