Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence NCERT Solutions | Which is regarded as the defining year t

 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.

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

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?

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

Suppose you are a resident of a village, suggest a few measures to tackle the problem of poverty.

Education is considered to be an important input for the development of a nation. How?

Identify six factors contributing to land degradation in India.

Why is agricultural diversification essential for sustainable livelihoods?

Why should plans have goals?

Distinguish between the following

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

What do you understand by devaluation of rupee?

Discuss the following as a source of human capital formation
(i) Health infrastructure
(ii) Expenditure on migration.

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