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Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence british colonial rule indian, capitalist and mixed economy development experience (1947-90)

Ever since Independence, India has relied on other countries for external assistance.(true / false)

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Cant say

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

External assistance is being defined as “all official resources which the recipient can use or otherwise benefit from in pursuit of its objectives', the terms official resources meaning, in this instance, “all loans, grants, technical assistance, guarantees or other assistance provided or committed under a binding. India has always relied on other countries for external assistance since independence.

Hence, the above statement is true.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence british colonial rule indian, capitalist and mixed economy development experience (1947-90)

Indian economy is ________.

  1. labour surplus

  2. going through a lean phase

  3. capital intensive

  4. labour deficient
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India is one of the most populous countries in the world. Labour is available at a high rate in India, thus, Indian economy is labour surplus and for production mechanism more labour intensive methods are used.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence british colonial rule indian, capitalist and mixed economy development experience (1947-90)

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Agriculture occupies $10$ per cent population of India.
  2. Nearly $5$ per cent population of India is below the poverty line.

  3. The production techniques used in India are backward.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement regarding production techniques is correct. The reason being that production techniques are backward in an underdeveloped economy. Others are incorrect because agriculture occupies $53.2$% (in $2009-10)$ population of India and nearly $29.8$% population of India is below the poverty line in $2009-10$.

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Standard of living is measured by __________.

  1. HDI

  2. FDI

  3. FBI

  4. CBI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A standard of living is the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or a certain geographic area. The standard of living includes factors such as income, gross domestic product, national economic growth, economic and political stability, political and religious freedom, environmental quality, climate, and safety. The standard of living is closely related to quality of life.It is measured by HDI.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

What is the meaning of "Sex-Ratio" ?

  1. Number of females per 1000 married men

  2. Number of females per 1000 males in the country

  3. Number of females per square kilometer

  4. Number of males per 1000 females in the country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. In most sexually reproducing species, the ratio tends to be 1:1. 

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

The first railway line in India was started between Thane and ____________.

  1. Surat

  2. Kalyan

  3. Pune

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In May 1854, the Bombay–Thane line was extended to Kalyan with the Thane viaducts over the Thane creek (India's first railway bridges).

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

The Indian Railways made its beginnings in the year ____________.

  1. $1800$
  2. $1850$
  3. $1853$
  4. $1900$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first railway line in India was constructed during the rule of Lord Dalhousie. The first train started from Bori Bunder in Bombay at 3:35 pm on April 16, 1853 with a 21-gun salute. It had 14 carriages.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

During the British rule, what was the percentage of individuals employed in the manufacturing sector?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 17.5%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The agricultural sector accounted for the largest share of the workforce which was around 70-75%. The manufacturing and the services sectors accounted for only 10 and 15-20 percent respectively. Also, there were increasing regional variations under the British rule.

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

What was the condition of the road network India inherited from the British ?

  1. Poor

  2. Good

  3. Excellent

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The state of infrastructure during the pre-British India was very poor. The transportation and communication lines were below average due to insufficient funds. In fact, most of the villages lacked connectivity by pucca roads. Consequently, natural dusty tracks were the roads predominant in India. However, such roads spelt misery during monsoons as they became muddy and difficult to traverse.  During natural calamities, these roads became unfunctional as a result of which various areas became inaccessible and were cut-off. 

Multiple choice economics indian economy on the eve of independence demographic condition and infrastructure development experience (1947-90) population and human resource development

When was the first proposal of the Indian railways made?

  1. 1842

  2. 1832

  3. 1835

  4. 1840
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 First proposals for railways in India were made in Madras in 1832. The first train in India ran from Red Hills to Chintadripet bridge in 1837. It was called Red Hill Railway and used a rotary steam locomotive manufactured by William Avery.