Before the rise of the modern industrial system, Indian exports consisted chiefly of manufactures like________.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

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The correct answer is cotton and silk fabrics.Key Points

Before the rise of the modern industrial system, Indian exports consisted chiefly of manufactures like cotton and silk fabrics.
Cotton and silk fabrics were the major exports from India before the modern industrial system.
India has a rich history of textile manufacturing, and fabrics were in high demand in the international market.
The textile industry was the backbone of the Indian economy during the pre-industrialization period.
The demand for Indian fabrics was so high that it led to the establishment of the East India Company in India.

Additional Information

Electricals:
- Electricals were not manufactured in India during the pre-industrialization period.
- It was only after the British introduced the electric power system in India that the manufacturing of electricals began.
Chemicals:
- Chemicals were not a major export from India during the pre-industrialization period.
- It was only after the establishment of the chemical industry in India that it became a major export.
Light Machinery:
- Light machinery was not manufactured in India during the pre-industrialization period.
- It was only after the introduction of the modern industrial system in India that the manufacturing of machinery began.