Indian Economy on the eve of Independence

At the time of independence of our country in which industries did we excel?

• Handicrafts

• Precious stone work

• Cotton

• All of the above

Who among the following took attempts to calculate national income of India on the eve of independence?

• Dadabhai Naoroji

• VKRV Rao

• Findlay Shirras

• All of the above

When was TISCO incorporated?

• 1909

• 1908

• 1907

• 1906

In which year was the first official census conducted?

• 1881

• 1882

• 1883

• 1884

During the time of Indian independence what was the literacy rate?

• less than 15%

• less than 16%

• less than 18%

• less than 12%

During the time of Indian independence what was IMR?

• 216

• 218

• 220

• 214

When was railways introduced in India?

• 1856

• 1850

• 1851

• 1848

Which of the following is a cash crop?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Cotton

• None of the above

Which is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition from its first to second decisive stage?

• 1922

• 1925

• 1926

• 1921

Were there any positive contributions made by the British in India?

• Introduction to railways

• Commercialization of agriculture

• Promoted western culture

• All of the above