How had the first world war created a new economic situation in India? Explain with three examples.
DELHI - SET 1 2013
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Economic Impact of first world war:
- It led to huge increase in defense expenditure.
- Increased taxes.
- Custom duties were raised.
- Income tax introduced.
- Prices increased.
- It led to extreme hardships for the common people.
- Crops failed in many parts of India resulting acute shortage of food.
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