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Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

What was the consequence to farmers of failing to pay rent?

  1. More income generation

  2. Equality of wealth

  3. Misery and Social tension

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

In the Zamindari system, failure to pay rent often resulted in the eviction of farmers from their land. This created widespread insecurity, misery, and social tension in rural areas.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

What was the main reason for the stagnation of Indian agricultural sector during the British Colonial rule?

  1. Various systems of land settlement

  2. Lack of irrigation facilities

  3. Lack of quality fertilizers

  4. Farmers not educated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The various land settlement systems, particularly the Zamindari system, created a class of intermediaries who extracted high rents without investing in land improvement. This lack of investment led to long-term stagnation.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

When was the zamindari system abolished in India?

  1. 1960

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1955
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Following independence, the Indian government initiated land reforms to dismantle the feudal Zamindari system. The process of abolition began shortly after 1947 through various state-level legislations.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

 _______ is the largest tea producer state in India.

  1. Kerala

  2. Assam

  3. Meghalaya

  4. Himachal Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Assam is historically and currently the largest tea-producing state in India, benefiting from its favorable climate and topography.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Why were Zamindars not flexible when they had to collect rent from farmers?

  1. Due to terms of the capital settlement

  2. Due to terms of the cost settlement

  3. Due to terms of the revenue settlement

  4. Due to terms of the liability settlement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The revenue settlement fixed the amount of tax Zamindars had to pay to the British government regardless of the actual harvest. Consequently, Zamindars were forced to be rigid in collecting rent from farmers to meet their own obligations.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which major incident further reduced India's agricultural output?

  1. Indo-Pak Partition

  2. Indian independence from British

  3. Rationing of water

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The partition of India in 1947 severely disrupted agricultural production by dividing fertile regions and disrupting established supply chains, leading to a significant drop in output.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

ICAR Stands for _________.

  1. Indian Council for Agricultural Return

  2. Indian Commission for Agricultural Research

  3. Indian Council for Agricultural Research

  4. Industrial Council for Agro Research
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ICAR stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

When was the zamindari system abolished in Bangladesh?

  1. 1950

  2. 1947

  3. 1960

  4. 1962
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950 abolished the Zamindari system in what was then East Bengal (now Bangladesh).

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of these is primary sector?

  1. Communication

  2. Banking

  3. Construction

  4. Poultry farming
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The primary sector involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources. Poultry farming is an agricultural activity, thus falling under the primary sector.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of the following sectors starved of investment during the British rule?

  1. Mining sector

  2. Jute sector

  3. Agricultural sector

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During British rule, the colonial government focused on extracting wealth rather than investing in infrastructure. Consequently, sectors like agriculture, mining, and industry were all starved of necessary capital investment.