Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence Quiz 5 (20 MCQs)

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1. The first official census of India occurred in the year
2. On the eve of independence, only heavy and basic industries were developed in the Indian economy.
3. On the eve of independence, the proportion of population was engaged in industrial sector was:
4. Suez canal was opened for transport in .....
5. The opening of the Suez canal served as a direct route for ships operating between .....
6. What is another name for the service sector?
7. On the eve of independence Indian economy was a:
8. Which industry received the major set back during the the colonial rule?
9. The secondary sector accounted for only 10.1 percent of the working population on the eve of independence.
10. Elements of infrastructural change during the British rule included:
11. At the time of independence India's import included:
12. The contribution of the new industrial sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded significantly during British rule.
13. ..... recorded an increase in workforce engaged in agriculture sector.
14. When was cotton mill industry started in India
15. Back ward economy is the one which shows:
16. What was the nature of indian economy on the eve of independence
17. The main reason for stagnation in agriculture sector during British rule was:
18. Which of the following activities is included in the primary sector?
19. India adopted the ..... economic system.
20. Assertion (A):During the colonial rule, the British built roads to create good infrastructure in the countryReason (R):The main motive of building of roads by the British in India was to mobilise the army