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?

 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?

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

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?

Explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development.

Why did RBI have to change its role from controller to facilitator of financial sector in India?

Do you think that in the last 50 years, employment generated in the country is commensurate with the growth of GDP in India? How?

What is the state of rural infrastructure in India?

What are High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds?

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

What do you understand by devaluation of rupee?

Why is it necessary to became a member of WTO?

Identify six factors contributing to land degradation in India.

Mention some obstacles that hinder the mechanism of agricultural marketing.