Quiz 6 on Eve of Independence

In how many sectors is the occupational structure of India is divided?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is another name for the service sector?

• Tertiary

• Primary

• Secondary

• Agriculture

What was the nature of the Indian economy on the eve of independence?

• Stagnant

• Backward

• Underdeveloped

• All of these

What was the life expectancy at birth in India on the eve of Independence?

• 44 years

• 50 years

• 60 years

• None of these

What was the growth rate of per capita income in India on the eve of Independence?

• 0.9%

• 0.5%

• 1.2%

• 3%

Where was the first iron and steel company established?

• Kolkata

• Jamshedpur

• Patna

• Ranchi

What is the tax or duty on imports called?

• Tariff

• Quota

• Export

• None of these

Which of the following was the major occupation on the eve of independence?

• Industry

• Services

• Agriculture

• None of these

The country’s growth of aggregate real output was less than ______ during the first half of the twentieth century.

• 0.9%

• 0.5%

• 1.2%

• 2%

The second stage of demographic transition began after ________ in India.

• 1932

• 1947

• 1921

• 1950