Question

Write down the two reasons for the decline of small-scale industries in India.

Answer 1

1. The main protectors of these industries were local rulers, their family members, and officials.
2. When the British started conquering local kingdoms, then cottage industries were bound to decline.
3. People of new classes didn’t like the goods made in cottage industries of India.
4. They were under the impact of the British. That’s why they liked the goods made in Europe instead of goods made in India.