Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence Class 12 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

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Are you ready to test your understanding of "Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence" from the Class 12 Economics syllabus? This chapter explores the economic conditions of India before independence, highlighting aspects like agriculture, industry, foreign trade, and the impact of British colonial rule.

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  • Chapter Name: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
  • Subject: Economics
  • Book: NCERT Class 12 Economics
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Chapter 1-Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

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In 1951, _____ of the working population was dependent on agriculture.

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Identify the result of the large export surplus during the colonial period.

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Arrange the following event in the correct chronological order:

  1. The Year of the Great Divide
  2. Establishment of Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)
  3. Introduction of Railways in India by the British
  4. Opening of Suez Canal

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Which one of the following witnessed increase during the British rule in India?

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Before the advent of British rule, in which industries did India excel?

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In the Swadeshi movement against the British, which started in 1905, Indians started ditching British goods for Indian products.

Which of the following would have been the likely impact of the movement?

P: rise in import of raw materials

Q: fall in imports from Britain

R: rise in production of goods in India

S: rise in export tariffs

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Which of the following is correct in respect of the public sector on the eve of independence?

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Which of the following is a cash crop?

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Which of the following was not a motive for the economic policies of the colonial government in India?

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Assertion (A): India became an exporter of primary products and an importer of finished consumer and capital goods produced in Britain.

Reason (R): Restrictive policies of commodity production, trade, and tariff pursued by the colonial government adversely affected the structure, composition, and volume of India’s foreign trade.

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During the time of Indian independence what was the literacy rate of our country?

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During the time of Indian Independence what was the IMR?

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In which year was India’s first Official Census conducted?

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Assertion (A): The British introduced railways in India in 1850, which is considered one of their most important contributions.

Reason (R): The British had India’s best interests in mind while developing the infrastructure.

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Prior to India’s independence, the stagnation in the agricultural sector was mainly caused by _____.

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

✔ Features of the Indian economy before 1947
✔ Agriculture and its stagnation under British rule
✔ Decline of handicrafts and traditional industries
✔ Drain of wealth and British economic policies
✔ Foreign trade and infrastructure development

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