Indian economy on the eve of independence

Which year is described as year of great divide

• 1931

• 1921

• 1941

• 1911

Decline of handicraft industry lead to

• Massive unemployment

• Sale of finished goods

• Export of finished goods

• All of these

The first official census was conducted in the year

___ of agriculture means production of crops for sale in the market rather than for self consumption

Which industry received the major set back during the the colonial rule ?

• Cement

• Handicraft

• Paper

• Iron and steel

The foundation of british empire in India was laid by Battle of Plassey fought in _____

• 1775

• 1857

• 1756

• 1757

The main reason for stagnation in agriculture sector during British rule was :

• Land settlement system

• De- industrialisation

• Lack of technology

• Commercialization of agriculture

More than 1/2 of India's foreign trade was restricted to _____ while the rest was allowed with few other countries .

What is another name for service sector

• Tertiary

• Primary

• Secondary

• Agriculture

What was the nature of indian economy on the eve of independence

• Stagnant

• Backward

• Underdeveloped

• All of these