Railways Impact on Agriculture
The railways affected the Indian economy by fostering:
- Self-sufficiency of village economies
- Commercialisation of Indian agriculture — Correct Answer
- Growth of capital goods industries
- Development of handicraft industries
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Railways fostered commercialisation of Indian agriculture which adversely affected the self-sufficiency of village economies.
Two Impacts:
- Positive: Enabled long-distance travel, broke geographical/cultural barriers.
- Negative: Fostered commercialisation — farmers shifted to cash crops for export.
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