Give a quantitative appraisal of I | Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development Chapter Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence, Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence NCERT Solutions

Underscore some of India’s most crucial economic challenges at the time of independence.

Highlight the salient features of India’s pre-independence occupational structure.

 What was the two-fold motive behind the systematic de-industrialisation affected by the British in pre-independent India?

What were the main causes of India’s agricultural stagnation during the colonial period?

The traditional handicrafts industries were ruined under the British rule. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

What objectives did the British intend to achieve through their policies of infrastructure development in India?

What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?

Which is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition from its first to the second decisive stage?

 Indicate the volume and direction of trade at the time of independence.

Were there any positive contributions made by the British in India? Discuss.

Compare and contrast the development of India, China and Pakistan with respect to some salient human development indicators.

How is RBI controlling the commercial banks?

Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets.

What are the functions of the environment?

Why was the public sector given a leading role in industrial development during the planning period?

Distinguish between the following

(i) Strategic and Minority sale
(ii) Bilateral and Multi-lateral trade
(iii) Tariff and Non-tariff barriers.

Match the following:

Infrastructure contributes to the economic development of a country. Do you agree? Explain.

Find the odd man out (i) owner of a saloon (ii) a cobbler (iii) a cashier in Mother Dairy (iv) a tuition master (v) transport operator (vi) construction worker.

What is marketable surplus?

How will you know whether a worker is working in the informal sector?

What is a ‘global burden of disease’?

What is the significance of ‘energy’? Differentiate between commercial and non-commercial sources of energy.

Trace the relationship between human capital and economic growth.

The newly emerging jobs are found mostly in the sector (service/manufacturing).

Describe the meaning of public health. Discuss the major public health measures undertaken by the state in recent years to control diseases.

What is meant by environment?

Why were reforms introduced in India?

Define worker-population ratio.

What do you mean by agricultural marketing?