Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The industrial pattern on the eve of independence was quite balanced.

  2. During the planning period, the structure of Indian industry has shifted in favour of basic and capital goods and intermediate goods.

  3. Most of the big industrial units in India are sick.

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

On the eve of independence, India's industrial pattern was highly unbalanced - heavily focused on consumer goods with minimal capital goods industries, so option A is incorrect. During the planning period, India deliberately shifted its industrial structure towards basic and capital goods (steel, heavy machinery, chemicals) and intermediate goods to build self-reliance, making option B correct. Option C is an exaggeration - while some industrial units are sick, it's not accurate to say 'most' are sick.

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