This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Economy > Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence Quiz 5 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What was the nature of indian economy on the eve of independence A) Stagnant. B) Backward. C) Underdeveloped. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 2. The main reason for stagnation in agriculture sector during British rule was: A) Land settlement system. B) De-industrialisation. C) Lack of technology. D) Commercialization of agriculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Land settlement system. 3. Which of the following activities is included in the primary sector? A) Agriculture. B) Industries. C) Service. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agriculture. 4. 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 A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 5. Pick the correct event for the given year:1932 A) Tata Airlines. B) First census of India. C) Battle of Plassey. D) TISCO. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tata Airlines. 6. Infrastructure refers to A) Elements of economic change. B) Elements of social change. C) Both a and b. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both a and b. 7. More than half of India's foreign trade during the British rule was restricted to: A) China. B) Britain. C) Korea. D) Sri Lanka. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Britain. 8. When was the Suez Canal built? A) 1757. B) 1617. C) 1869. D) 1907. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1869. 9. Which of the following was the major occupation on the eve of independence? A) Industry. B) Services. C) Agriculture. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agriculture. 10. What was the major drawback of the land revenue system implemented by the British? A) Excessive taxation on farmers. B) Lack of land ownership for farmers. C) Lack of irrigation facilities. D) Lack of market access for farmers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive taxation on farmers. 11. Indian handicraft products enjoyed a world wide market based on: A) The reputation of the fine quality of the material used. B) The high standards of the craftsmanship. C) Both of the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both of the above. 12. When did the first railway line start in India? A) 1850. B) 1854. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1854. 13. Who made significant estimates about calculating national income I India during the British period? A) Dadabhai naoroji. B) Findley Shirras. C) William Digby. D) V K R V Rao. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) V K R V Rao. 14. Which sector of the Indian economy was well known for its cotton and silk textiles, metal and precious stone works? A) Agriculture. B) Handicraft industries. C) Mining. D) Trade. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Handicraft industries. 15. When was modern postal system start in india A) 1937. B) 1947. C) 1940. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1937. 16. (A):the zamindari system which was implemented in the then Bengal Presidency comprising parts of India's present-day eastern states, the profit accruing out of the agriculture sector went to the zamindars instead of the cultivators.(R):this caused immense misery and social tension among the landless labourers. A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. D) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). 17. ..... were developed to enhance administrative efficiency. A) Ports. B) Post and telegraphs. C) Roads. D) Railways. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Post and telegraphs. 18. The opening of Suez canal served as a direct route for ships operating between: A) India and America. B) India and Sri Lanka. C) India and Pakistan. D) India and Britain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) India and Britain. 19. What was the life expectancy in India during British rule? A) 65. B) 38. C) 45. D) 32. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 32. 20. Assertion (A):The two important industries which were adversely affected by partition were Cotton textile and Jute industry. Reason (R):India faced problem of rehabilitation of large number of refugees from Pakistan. A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion. C) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false. D) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. 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