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Multiple choice business economics and quantitative methods foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods


When there is no excess demand or excess supply in the market, everybody is equally satisfied (or nobody suffers any shortage).

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

False.
When there is no excess demand or excess supply, the market clears. However, it does not mean that everybody is equally satisfied. At the given market price, some people may not be able to buy the product, and therefore, remain unsatisfied.

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).

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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.

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What was the route of the India's first passenger train?

  1. Bombay to Thane

  2. Bombay to Madras

  3. Bombay to Delhi

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

The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: Sahib, Sindh and Sultan.

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

Which of the following is considered as Britain's biggest contribution to India?

  1. Construction of roads

  2. Construction of railways

  3. Abolishing the zamindari system

  4. Establishing of waterway routes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The British introduced the railway system in India because they felt the need for a fast and quick transportation to carry the raw materials across the country easily which was needed by them.  Railways led to increased agricultural output, export of food-grains, widening of markets, commercialization of agriculture, and, hence, cropping pattern. As railways widened the markets for the agricultural sectors, Indian agriculture became linked to the world trade cycles.

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

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Railway routes are unevenly distributed in India.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The uneven distribution pattern of the railway network in India  due to its diverse topography and geographical conditions Railways can't be fixed up everywhere.