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What was the primary objective of the book 'Indian Economic Development'?
What was the primary objective of the book 'Indian Economic Development'?
- To familiarise readers with the basic features of the Indian economy and its development
- To discuss the role of India in the global economy (correct)
- To formulate India's post-independence development strategy
- To evaluate the impact of British colonial rule on India's economy
When did India finally win its independence?
When did India finally win its independence?
- October 2, 1948
- August 14, 1945
- August 15, 1947 (correct)
- September 2, 1946
What was the sole purpose of the British colonial rule in India?
What was the sole purpose of the British colonial rule in India?
- To reduce India to being a raw material supplier for Great Britain's industrial base (correct)
- To improve India's agricultural sector
- To promote Indian handcraft industries
- To develop India's industrial base
What was India's economy characterised by before the advent of the British colonial rule?
What was India's economy characterised by before the advent of the British colonial rule?
What was the primary source of livelihood in India before the British colonial rule?
What was the primary source of livelihood in India before the British colonial rule?
What was India known for in terms of products before the British colonial rule?
What was India known for in terms of products before the British colonial rule?
What was the main reason for Britain's interest in India?
What was the main reason for Britain's interest in India?
What shaped India's post-independence development strategy?
What shaped India's post-independence development strategy?
What was the nature of the relationship between India and Britain during the colonial period?
What was the nature of the relationship between India and Britain during the colonial period?
What was the significance of the industrial base in Britain during the colonial period?
What was the significance of the industrial base in Britain during the colonial period?
What was the role of India in the global economy during the colonial period?
What was the role of India in the global economy during the colonial period?
What was the impact of the British colonial rule on India's manufacturing sector?
What was the impact of the British colonial rule on India's manufacturing sector?
