Which of the following is true of British rule's effect on the economy of India? Question 17 options: The Indian economy, on average, grew rapidly under British rule. Cities and exporters fared better than other parts of India under British rule. Britain's free trade policy allowed India to defeat all competitors. Railroads increased trade, but were reserved for British-owned businesses and British citizens. No Indian products were able to compete in the global market and British rule only sent the country deeper into poverty