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Question : The decline of the cottage industry in India during the colonial period was primarily due to:

 

Option 1: The introduction of modern machinery

 

Option 2: The lack of raw materials

Option 3: The competition from British manufactured goods

Option 4: The decrease in domestic demand


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Correct Answer: The competition from British manufactured goods


Solution : The decline of the cottage industry in India during the colonial period was primarily due to the competition from British manufactured goods, which were cheaper and mass-produced, leading to the collapse of traditional handicrafts.

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