Development Policies and Experience (1947-90) Quiz

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During the colonial period, which of the following best describes India's foreign trade?

Exporting raw materials and importing finished goods (correct)

Exporting finished consumer goods and importing primary products

Exporting capital goods and importing machinery

Exporting luxury goods and importing textiles

What was the main consequence of Britain's monopoly control over India's exports and imports?

Decreased export surplus for India

Limited foreign trade activities with other countries (correct)

Increased diversification in India's foreign trade partners

More favorable terms for India in trade negotiations

How did the Suez Canal impact India's foreign trade during the colonial period?

It increased India's export surplus

It intensified British control over India's foreign trade (correct)

It decreased British control over India's foreign trade

It reduced the cost of India's foreign trade

Which of the following was NOT a primary product exported by India during the colonial period?

Cotton clothes Signup and view all the answers

What impact did India's large export surplus have on its economy during the colonial period?

Caused economic stagnation Signup and view all the answers

Which sector remained limited in its area of operation within the public sector during the new industrial phase?

Telecommunications Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the book 'Indian Economic Development' mentioned in the text?

To familiarize readers with the Indian economy's basic features and development post-independence Signup and view all the answers

How did the railways impact the Indian economy?

Enabled long distance travel and fostered commercialization of Indian agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was a negative impact of the railway system on Indian village economies?

Decreased self-sufficiency due to fostered commercialization Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of India's increased export volume due to the railways?

Economic benefits for the country but not for the Indian people Signup and view all the answers

Apart from railways, what other infrastructure developments were undertaken by the colonial dispensation?

Development of inland waterways and sea lanes Signup and view all the answers

What was a criticism of the colonial measures in developing inland waterways?

Failure in making any waterway economical Signup and view all the answers

What led to the outweighing of social benefits by economic losses due to the introduction of railways in India?

Commercialization of Indian agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of British colonial rule on the workforce distribution in parts of Madras Presidency, Bombay, and Bengal?

Decrease in agricultural workforce and increase in manufacturing and services sectors Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in the workforce distribution in states like Orissa, Rajasthan, and Punjab during the same period?

Increase in the share of workforce in agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Why were roads constructed in India prior to British rule not suitable for modern transport?

They mainly served military and raw material extraction purposes Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective behind the development of basic infrastructure by the British colonial regime?

To further colonial interests Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant contributions of the British colonial rule to India?

Introduction of railways in 1850 Signup and view all the answers

What was a common issue faced by rural areas due to a lack of all-weather roads during the British colonial rule?

Suffering during natural calamities and famines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text provided?

Comparing goods and services in pre-independence India with the present consumption patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparing pictures of towns/villages in pre-independence India with their present scenario?

To assess changes in the standard of living over time Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest students to do regarding the zamindari system in India?

Propose measures to abolish the zamindari system if it is deemed to still exist Signup and view all the answers

Which source is NOT referenced in the text provided?

Kumar, D. - Modernization of Indian Economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of identifying major occupations at the time of independence and predicting future occupational scenarios?

To envision how occupational scenarios in India may evolve in the future Signup and view all the answers

How are goods and services consumed in pre-independence India compared to modern times?

Consumption patterns have drastically changed from pre-independence times to modern times Signup and view all the answers