The primary motive of British colonial rule was to make India a source of raw materials for Britain's industrial base and a captive market for British manufactured goods. This policy deindustrialised Indian handicrafts and kept India underdeveloped.
What was the main motive of British rule in India?
CUET UG 2022 — Economics Indian Economic Development
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What was the main motive of British rule in India?
Official previous-year question
Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
To Prepare/Install industrial plants in India
- B
Making India as an importer of raw goods
- C
To reduce the country to being a raw material supplier for Great Britain's expanding modern industrial base
- D
Making India an exporter of materials to England.
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