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Which of the following was a positive but unintended or limited contribution of colonial rule to India's economic infrastructure?
Railways were the notable infrastructure introduced under colonial rule, but they were built chiefly to serve British commercial and administrative interests, such as moving raw materials to ports. Heavy industry, universal education and a broad public health system were neglected, so railways is the correct answer.
- AIntroduction of railways, which was designed mainly to serve colonial commercial interestsCorrect
- BComplete development of heavy industry
- CUniversal primary education
- DEstablishment of a strong public health system for all
Explanation
Railways, ports, posts and telegraphs were developed mainly to move raw materials and strengthen administrative control, though they also helped integrate markets. Heavy industry, universal education and public health were neglected, so only railways fit.
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