Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence NCERT Solutions | Name some notable economists who estimat

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

Critically appraise some of the shortfalls of the industrial policy pursued by the British colonial administration.

What do you understand by the drain of Indian wealth during the colonial period?

When was India’s first official census operation undertaken?

Name some modern industries which were in operation in our country at the time of independence?

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

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

 Give a quantitative appraisal of India’s demographic profile during the colonial period.

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

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

What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?

What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.

Define a plan?

Who is a worker?

Explain the term ‘infrastructure’.

What is meant by environment?

Why are regional and economic groupings formed?

Why were reforms introduced in India?

Why calorie-based norm is not adequate to identify the poor?

What are the indicators of educational achievement in a country?

Give reasons for the slow growth and re-emergence of poverty in Pakistan.

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

Mention the salient demographic indicators of China, Pakistan and India.

Explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development.

Group the following features pertaining to the economies of India, China and Pakistan under three heads

• One-child norm
• Low fertility rate
• High degree of urbanisation
• Mixed economy
• Very high fertility rate
• Large population
• High density of population
• Growth due to manufacturing sector
• Growth due to service sector.

Comment on the growth rate trends witnessed in China and India in the last two decades.

Do you think that in the last 50 years, employment generated in the country is commensurate with the growth of GDP in India? How?

Describe the path of developmental initiatives taken by Pakistan for its economic development.

In your view, is it essential for the government to regulate the fee structure in education and health care institutions? If so, why?

What are the indicators of educational achievement in a country?