Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence NCERT Solutions | When was India’s first official ce

 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?

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 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?

How government organisations facilitate the functioning of schools and hospitals in India?

Mention some obstacles that hinder the mechanism of agricultural marketing.

An establishment with four hired workers is known as (formal/informal) sector establishment.

What factors contribute to human capital formation?

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

Bring out the importance of animal husbandry, fisheries and horticulture as a source of diversification.

Define a plan?

Identify the benefits and limitations of organic farming.

What do you mean by agricultural marketing?

Who is a casual wage labourer?