CBSE Class 11-commerce Answered

The positive impact on Indian economy under the colonial rule was

The railway network was introduced by British in India in 1850. People were, thus, able to undertake long distance travel which in turn removed the cultural and geographical barriers.. It promoted the commercialisation of Indian agriculture which affected the comparative self-sufficiency of the village economies in India. India expanded the trade activities by increasing the volume of export. With other modes of transport network, the colonial privilege developed the inland trade and sea lines. Expensive electric telegraph in India maintained law and order.