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.

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

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

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?

 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?

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?

What is organic farming and how does it promote sustainable development?

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

You are residing in a village. If you are asked to advice the village panchayat, what kinds of activities would you suggest for the improvement of your village which would also generate employment.

What is the Green Revolution? Why was it implemented and how did Does it benefit the farmers? Explain in brief.

Are the following workers — a beggar, a thief, a smuggler, a gambler? Why?

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

Why did India opt for planning?

Is there any relationship between unemployment and poverty? Explain.

Why was it necessary for a developing country like India to follow self-reliance as a planning objective?

India has abundant natural resources —substantiate the statement.