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What was a major issue faced by the Indian economy on the eve of independence?
What was a major issue faced by the Indian economy on the eve of independence?
- Lack of infrastructure development
- Inadequate agricultural growth
- Extensive exploitation of natural and human resources (correct)
- Limited industrial sector
What was a consequence of the extensive misuse and manipulation of resources in the Indian economy?
What was a consequence of the extensive misuse and manipulation of resources in the Indian economy?
- Stable demographic conditions
- Rapid industrialization
- High per capita income
- Very low and weak economic growth (correct)
What did the British colonies in India fail to do during their rule?
What did the British colonies in India fail to do during their rule?
- Promote industrial growth
- Evaluate India’s Per Capita Income and Gross Domestic Product (correct)
- Invest in infrastructure development
- Address demographic challenges
Why did the attempt to estimate India’s economy after independence fail?
Why did the attempt to estimate India’s economy after independence fail?