Answer:
The
British manufacturers attempted to take over Indian market by using
advertisement for their products because
(i)
They tried to persuade the customers and buyers by using such advertisements,
which would appeal to the Indians as making the products appear desirable and
necessary.
For
example, the Woodward's gripe water bottle for babies was advertised with an image
of the baby Krishna to impress Indian consumers. (1)
(ii)
Images of Indian Gods and Goddesses were shown as approving the quality of
foreign products to Indian people. (1)
(iii)
Sometimes figures of important personages, emperors and nawabs were used in advertisements.
It suggested that the product was being used by such personalities, so its
quality could not be questioned. (1)
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