Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence Class 12 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

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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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Assertion (A): The establishment of the Suez Canal intensified Britain’s control over India’s foreign trade.

Reason (R): The Europeans no longer had to travel around Africa to reach India.

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Both A and R are true and R explains A

Both A and R are true and R does not explain A

2 / 15

In which of the following ways did the British Raj impact the Indian economy the most?

The establishment of railways by the British provided short-term employment for many Indians.

The British provided tax concessions to rural farmers and landless laborers.

The British expanded their army with Indian sepoys and fought in wars overseas.

The British made India an exporter of cotton from an exporter of cloth which led to large-scale unemployment.

3 / 15

The colonial government made no sincere attempts to estimate India’s national and per capita income, but most studies found that India’s national income growth in the pre-Independence era was _____, and per capita income growth was _____.

Close to half percent, almost 0 percent

Close to 5 percent, more than 2 percent

Less than 3 percent, more than 1 percent

Less than 2 percent, close to half a percent

4 / 15

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

A large public sector was operational

It made a significant contribution to the new industrial sector.

Limited area of operation of the public sector.

The public sector excluded railways and ports.

5 / 15

Which of the following is a cash crop?

None of the above

Cotton

Rice

Wheat

6 / 15

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

1891

1931

1921

1881

7 / 15

When was TISCO incorporated?

1908

1906

1907

1909

8 / 15

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

Less than 16%

Less than 14%

Less than 7%

Less than 15%

9 / 15

India entered the _____ stage of Demographic Transition after the year 1921.

Third

Forth

First

Second

10 / 15

Identify, which of the following indicates the adverse impact of British rule in India.

Introduction of the modern administrative system in India.

Introduction of railways in India

Introduction of communication networks in India.

Change in composition of India’s foreign trade

11 / 15

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

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Infant mortality rate

Literacy rate

Life expectancy

Female literacy

12 / 15

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

Advanced infrastructural facilities

Investment in agricultural facilities

Land settlement system

Investment in technology

13 / 15

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

Cotton

Precious stone works

All

Handicrafts

14 / 15

During the time of Indian Independence what was the IMR?

218

214

220

216

15 / 15

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

Promotion of the economic interests of India.

Developing India as a market for finished products manufactured in Britain.

To expand the modern industrial base of Great Britain.

Converting India into a supplier of raw materials to Britain.

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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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