What was the impact of railways on Indian industries during the colonial period?
- AHindered industrial development by promoting imports.
- BEntrepreneurship was encouraged in remote areas.
- CPromoted industrial development by providing cheap transport.
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Hindered industrial development by promoting imports.
Explanation
The first railway in India ran in 1853 between Bombay and Thane. During the colonial period, the development of railways promoted imports and created obstacles to industrial development. As a result, it had a negative impact on Indian industries.