Class 12 Ch 1- Indian Economy on the eve of Independence

      Indian Economy on the eve of Independence

(10 QUESTION )

1. What do you understand by the drain of Indian wealth during the colonial period?
2. Which is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition from its first to the second decisive stage?
3. Name some modern industries which were in operation in our country at the time of independence.
4. At the time of independence, agricultural production in India received a major setback. Discuss the main reasons of the setback.
5. What was the stage of secondary sector (industry) on the eve of independence?
6. What do you know about the volume and direction of trade of the time of independence?
7. State the two-fold motive for the systematic deindustrialization of indigenous Indian industries in the British era.
8. "During the Colonial Period, Indian agriculture was stagnant. "In the light of this statement explain why was the situation so. 
9. What were the shortfalls of the British Industrial Policy?
10. Put some light on India's demography during the colonial period.