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?

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

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

Why were reforms introduced in India?

Why is it necessary to became a member of WTO?

How is human development a broader term as compared to human capital?

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

Discuss the reforms which have been initiated recently to meet the energy crisis in India.

Find the odd man out (i) owner of a saloon (ii) a cobbler (iii) a cashier in Mother Dairy (iv) a tuition master (v) transport operator (vi) construction worker.

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

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