Is it true that India's industrial output fell during the First World War?

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The above statement is false. India's industrial output surged during the First World War due to the following reasons -

British companies were busy creating and providing war necessities. As a result, they ceased shipping British products and clothing to colonies like India.

Indian businesses had a solid chance to fill the country's untapped markets with their goods. India's industrial production therefore grew.

In addition, the British colonial authorities requested that Indian factories provide the army with items such as tents, leather boots, saddles for horses and mules, jute bags, and fabric or cloth uniforms.

New factories were built in response to the growing demand for a broader range of goods, and existing ones expanded production.

Everyone had to work additional hours, and many new employees were hired.

The correct statement would be that India's industrial output did not fall during the First World War.

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