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The introduction of railways in India is often seen as a dual-edged sword. From a British perspective, what was a primary economic benefit?
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Facilitating raw material export
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- Facilitating raw material export
- Creating employment for Indians
- Developing domestic markets
- Improving communication for citizens
Explanation & Context
While railways facilitated internal movement, a key British objective was to efficiently transport raw materials from interior regions to ports for export to Britain.
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