Statement I : In the $19^{\text {th }}$ century, India was the largest British colony. Statement II : India became a big market for British manufactured goods and a field of investment for foreign capital in the $19^{\text {th }}$ century.

• Correct answer
  A

  Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
• B

  Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
• C

  Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• D

  Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.