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During the colonial period, which of the following best describes India's foreign trade?
During the colonial period, which of the following best describes India's foreign trade?
What was the main consequence of Britain's monopoly control over India's exports and imports?
What was the main consequence of Britain's monopoly control over India's exports and imports?
How did the Suez Canal impact India's foreign trade during the colonial period?
How did the Suez Canal impact India's foreign trade during the colonial period?
Which of the following was NOT a primary product exported by India during the colonial period?
Which of the following was NOT a primary product exported by India during the colonial period?
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What impact did India's large export surplus have on its economy during the colonial period?
What impact did India's large export surplus have on its economy during the colonial period?
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Which sector remained limited in its area of operation within the public sector during the new industrial phase?
Which sector remained limited in its area of operation within the public sector during the new industrial phase?
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What was the primary objective of the book 'Indian Economic Development' mentioned in the text?
What was the primary objective of the book 'Indian Economic Development' mentioned in the text?
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How did the railways impact the Indian economy?
How did the railways impact the Indian economy?
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What was a negative impact of the railway system on Indian village economies?
What was a negative impact of the railway system on Indian village economies?
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What was the outcome of India's increased export volume due to the railways?
What was the outcome of India's increased export volume due to the railways?
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Apart from railways, what other infrastructure developments were undertaken by the colonial dispensation?
Apart from railways, what other infrastructure developments were undertaken by the colonial dispensation?
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What was a criticism of the colonial measures in developing inland waterways?
What was a criticism of the colonial measures in developing inland waterways?
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What led to the outweighing of social benefits by economic losses due to the introduction of railways in India?
What led to the outweighing of social benefits by economic losses due to the introduction of railways in India?
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What was the impact of British colonial rule on the workforce distribution in parts of Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal?
What was the impact of British colonial rule on the workforce distribution in parts of Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal?
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What was the trend in the workforce distribution in states like Orissa, Rajasthan, and Punjab during the same period?
What was the trend in the workforce distribution in states like Orissa, Rajasthan, and Punjab during the same period?
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Why were roads constructed in India prior to British rule not suitable for modern transport?
Why were roads constructed in India prior to British rule not suitable for modern transport?
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What was the main objective behind the development of basic infrastructure by the British colonial regime?
What was the main objective behind the development of basic infrastructure by the British colonial regime?
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What was one of the significant contributions of the British colonial rule to India?
What was one of the significant contributions of the British colonial rule to India?
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What was a common issue faced by rural areas due to a lack of all-weather roads during the British colonial rule?
What was a common issue faced by rural areas due to a lack of all-weather roads during the British colonial rule?
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What is the primary focus of the text provided?
What is the primary focus of the text provided?
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What is the purpose of comparing pictures of towns/villages in pre-independence India with their present scenario?
What is the purpose of comparing pictures of towns/villages in pre-independence India with their present scenario?
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What does the text suggest students to do regarding the zamindari system in India?
What does the text suggest students to do regarding the zamindari system in India?
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Which source is NOT referenced in the text provided?
Which source is NOT referenced in the text provided?
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What is the main objective of identifying major occupations at the time of independence and predicting future occupational scenarios?
What is the main objective of identifying major occupations at the time of independence and predicting future occupational scenarios?
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How are goods and services consumed in pre-independence India compared to modern times?
How are goods and services consumed in pre-independence India compared to modern times?
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