Consider the following items:
1. Iron
2. Paper
3. Woolen Cloths
4. Musk

Which of the above was/were major import(s) of India in the 18th Century?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Consider the following items:
1. Iron
2. Paper
3. Woolen Cloths
4. Musk

Which of the above was/were major import(s) of India in the 18th Century?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

On account of being self-sufficient in handicrafts and agricultural products, India did not import foreign goods on a large scale. On the other hand, its industrial and agricultural products were in good demand in foreign markets. Hence, its exports were more than its imports; trade was balanced by import of silver and gold. India was known as a sink of precious metals.
Items imported from various regions included gold, musk, and woollen cloth from Tibet, as well as woollen cloth, copper, iron, lead, and paper from Europe.

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Consider the following items: 1. Iron 2. Paper 3. Woolen Cloths 4. Musk Which of the above was/were major import(s) of India in the 18th Century? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4