Indian Economic Development

What was the main occupation for most people in India before British rule?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Service sector

• Manufacturing

What was the primary motive of the British colonial government behind deindustrializing India?

• To establish India as a global manufacturing hub

• To encourage technological advancements in India

• To promote indigenous industries in India

• To reduce India to a mere exporter of raw materials

What was the impact of the introduction of railways in India by the British colonial government?

• Caused a decline in agricultural productivity

• Had no significant impact on India

• Led to a decrease in foreign trade

• Affected the structure of the Indian economy

What was the main characteristic of India's foreign trade during the colonial period?

• Limited trade with foreign nations

• Balanced trade with multiple countries

• Heavy reliance on imports

• Generation of a large export surplus

What was the primary occupation of the workforce in India during the colonial period?

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Services

• Agriculture

What was the impact of the Zamindari system on agriculture in India?

• Promoted fair distribution of wealth

• Profit went to Zamindars instead of cultivators

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Led to technological advancements

What was the literacy level in India during the colonial period?

• Around 50 percent

• Over 80 percent

• Less than 16 percent

• Not recorded

What was the overall impact of the British colonial rule on India's economy?

• Stable economic growth

• Rapid industrialization

• Significant technological advancements

• Enormous social and economic challenges

What impact did the British colonial rule have on the education system in India?

• Improved access to education for all social classes

• Decreased literacy rates across the country

• Introduced modern educational institutions

• Had no influence on the education sector

What role did the British colonial government play in shaping the legal system of India?

• Introduced a new legal framework based on Indian traditions

• Implemented a legal system that favored the British population

• Reformed the existing legal system to align with British laws

• Ignored legal matters during their rule