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QUESTION N05
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10 marks

Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.

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What the examiner wants

Examine the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing Colonial rule and impact.

ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence.’, directly answer: Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence≈35 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind Colonial rule and impact, not just a list of features≈35 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to Colonial rule and impact≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise Colonial rule and impactExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till inde’, avoid a generic note on Colonial rule and impact; answer the actual wording/directive and the Colonial rule and impact proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till inde’, do not add examples around Colonial rule and impact unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • Provision/institution → issue → implication table
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.