2010 · Q52
Prior to 1813, which among the following measures, was not adopted by the British to exploit the Indians economically ?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AMonopolizing the trade of raw goods wherever possible and selling them at high rates
- BForcing Indian craftsmen to produce quality products in fixed quantity and at fixed price
- CFree trade policy
- DElimination of Indian traders from competition by every means
Explanation
Free trade came with the 1813 Charter Act; before that the Company monopolized trade.