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

Why did the British not build proper roads during their rule?

  1. Did not want to

  2. Lack of funds

  3. Corruption

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

The state of infrastructure during the pre-British India was very poor due to lack of proper funds , most of the villages lacked connectivity by pucca roads. However, such roads damaged  misery during monsoons as they became muddy and difficult to traverse .During natural calamities, these roads became non functional 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

What effect did the Indian railways on the exports during British rule?

  1. Exports remained the same

  2. Exports decreased

  3. Exports increased

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

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

How many kilometers of rail line does the Indian railways currently possess?

  1. 66,000 kms

  2. 60,000 kms

  3. 56,000 kms

  4. 50,000 kms
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian railway network is one of the largest in the world. 66,000 km is the widely accepted figure for the total track length in recent years.

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 route of the first telegraph line in India?

  1. Calcutta and diamond harbour

  2. Calcutta and Madras

  3. Calcutta and Bombay

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

In 1850, the first experimental electric telegraph line was started between Calcutta and Diamond Harbour. In 1851, it was opened for the use of the British East India Company. The Posts and Telegraphs department occupied a small corner of the Public Works Department, at that time.

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

As per census 2011 the total population of India is estimated to be _________.

  1. 110 crore

  2. 121 crore

  3. 125 crore

  4. 130 Crore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 According to the census reports of Indian Census 2011, the population of India is 1,210,854,977 with 623, 724, 248 males and 586,469, 174 females.

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

As per Census 2011 the total female population of India is estimated to be _______.

  1. 60 crore

  2. 62 crore

  3. 58 crore

  4. 70crore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the census reports of Indian Census 2011, the population of India is 1,210,854,977 with 623, 724, 248 males and 586,469, 174 females

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

As per census 2011 the population density is ________ per square km.

  1. 330 persons

  2. 382 persons

  3. 398 persons

  4. 321 persons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As per the 2011 Census, the population density of India in terms of number of persons per square km had reached 382 persons per sq km as compared to 325 persons per sq km in the 2001 Census.

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

As per Census 2011 the total male population of India is estimated to be ________.

  1. 60 crore

  2. 62 crore

  3. 58 crore

  4. 70 crore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the census reports of Indian Census 2011, the population of India is 1,210,854,977 with 623, 724, 248 males and 586,469, 174 females

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

As per census 2011 ________ has highest population density.

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. A & N Island

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

The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq km. The rate of increase in density of India has exhibited a sharp decline during 2001- 2011 (17.5 per cent) as compared to 1991-2001 (21.7 per cent).

 NCT of Delhi with population density 11, 297 is the most thickly populated