Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence NCERT Solutions |  What was the two-fold motive behin

 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 notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period?

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?

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

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

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?

Differentiate the six systems of Indian medicine.

Explain how the opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high.

Do you think the navaratna policy of the government helps in improving the performance of public sector undertakings in India? How?

Those public sector undertakings which are making profits should be privatised. Do you agree with this view? Why?

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

How does investment in human capital contribute to growth?

Why has the industrial sector performed poorly in the reform period?

Identify six factors contributing to land degradation in India.

Distinguish between the following

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

Explain the role of micro-credit in meeting credit requirements of the poor.