Class 11 Economics (Indian Economic Development) Chapter 1 Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence Quiz 5 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which one of these is a central problem of an Economy?
2. State whether the given statement is true or false. On the eve of Independence, Indian economy was a mixed economy.
3. Which year is called as the year of demographic divide/ or year of great divide?
4. The percentage of people employed in agriculture in 1950-51 was
5. How many industries are reserved for public sector at present
6. Which industry suffered a major setback during British rule in India
7. ..... enjoyed a world wide market based on the reputation of the fine quality of material.
8. At the time of independence, India's economy was mainly:
9. Whose estimate of National Income was considered very significant?
10. Before 1921, India was in the ..... of demographic transition.
11. What sector suffered due to British misrule in India?
12. More than half of India's trade under colonial rule was restricted to:
13. The people who bring all the factors together to create something are practicing
14. Life expectancy during the colonial period was .....
15. Which major industrial development took place before independence?
16. Landholdings at the time of independence were
17. WHICH TYPE OF CROP DID BRITISH ASK FARMER TO GROW?
18. Where was the first iron and steel company established?
19. What was the primary source of income for over 85% of India's population before Independence?
20. Who is the ex-officio chairperson of NITI ayog
21. On the eve of independence Indian economy was heavily dependent upon
22. The economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India were concerned more with the protection and promotion of the economic interests of India.
23. Who made significant estimates about calculating national income I India during the British period?
24. The main motive of British policies was
25. The most important infrastructure developed during the British period