Question

Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below: 
Assertion (A): India could not develop a sound Industrial-base during the British rule. 
Reason (R): Britishers followed restrictive trade policies, which strengthened Indian handicraft industries.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

The British colonial policies hindered India's industrial development, rather than fostering it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Assertion (A) is true: During the British rule, India could not develop a strong industrial base. The British focused on extracting resources from India and promoting industries that benefited Britain rather than India. 
- Reason (R) is false: The British followed restrictive policies that actually undermined India's handicraft industries rather than strengthening them. Policies such as heavy tariffs on Indian goods and the promotion of British manufactured goods led to the decline of India's traditional industries. 
Conclusion: Since Assertion (A) is correct but Reason (R) is false, option (C) is the correct answer.