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CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q25
The export surplus during the colonial rule was used by the Britishers to. (i) Bring gold and silver to India (ii) Incur expenses on war (iii) Import…
The export surplus during the colonial rule was used by the Britishers to _________.
(i)
Bring gold and silver to India
(ii)
Incur expenses on war
(iii)
Import invisible items
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
Options :
Official answer
(D)
(ii) and (iii)
Marking-scheme solution
(D) (ii) and (iii)
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