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What was the impact of the First world war on India?

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The First World War led to the development of the Indian industries. It was because of the following reasons:

(i) During the First World War, the British industries focused on meeting the war needs of the army. This led to the decline of imports from Manchester.

(ii) This created a void in the Indian markets which was filled by the Indian industries.

(iii) There was a rise the prices of food and other essential things.

(iv) Villagers were called upon to supply soldiers, and the forced recruitment in rural areas caused widespread anger.



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