This question was asked in[OD Set–I, 2020],[Board Term–II, 2016],[Board Term–II, Foreign Set–III, 2016]

Explain the effects of First World War on India. 

 

Answer:

Points to Remember 

 

Impacts of First World War on India

The effects of First World War on India were

    1. New economic and political situation .
    2. Increase in defense expenditure
    3. Custom duties were raised 
    4. Income tax was introduced.
    5. Crops failed
    6. Prices increased - doubling between 1913 and 1918.
    7.  Influenza epidemic

Use any 3 points and elaborate on them

Answer to be written in the exam

    1. It led to a huge increase in defense expenditure which was financed by war loans and increasing taxes.
    2. Custom duties were raised and income tax was introduced.
    3. During the war years the prices increased - doubling between 1913 and 1918. It led to extreme hardship for the poor people .

 

 

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