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What was the main source of livelihood for the majority of the Indian population on the eve of independence?
What was the main source of livelihood for the majority of the Indian population on the eve of independence?
- Agriculture (correct)
- Trade and commerce
- Government employment
- Manufacturing
Which sector of the Indian economy was underdeveloped at the time of independence?
Which sector of the Indian economy was underdeveloped at the time of independence?
- Financial sector
- Agricultural sector
- Service sector
- Industrial sector (correct)
What was the primary reason for the underdevelopment of industries in pre-independence India?
What was the primary reason for the underdevelopment of industries in pre-independence India?
- Lack of skilled labor
- Low demand for industrial products
- Government regulations
- Lack of capital and technology (correct)