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Name some modern industries which were in operation in our country at the time of independence.

Important Questions on India on the Eve of Independence

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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Critically appraise some of the shortfalls of the industrial policy pursued by the British colonial administration.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
What was the two-fold motive behind the de-industrialization in pre-independent India?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Decline of handicraft industries led to:
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
The traditional handicrafts industries were ruined under British rule. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
EASY
Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which industry received the major setback during the colonial rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which of the following was a shortfall of the industrial policy pursued by the British colonial administration?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Prepare a list showing where and when other modern industries of India were first set up. Can you also find out what the basic requirements are for setting up any modern industry? What, for example, might have been the reasons for the setting up of the Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur, which is now in the state of Jharkhand?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Where were the cotton textile mills mainly located?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
India's jute industry suffered heavily after partition due to?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which of the following statement is false in the context of the industrial sector during British rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
How many iron and steel factories are there in India at present? Are these iron and steel factories among the best in the world or do you think that these factories need restructuring and upgradation? If yes, how can this be done? There is an argument that industries which are not strategic in nature should not continue to be in the public sector. What is your view?
EASY
Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which industry was adversely affected due to partition?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which of the following led to the decline of traditional handicrafts in India under British rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
What was the two-fold motive behind the systematic de-industrialisation effected by the British in pre-independent India?
EASY
Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which states showed declining agricultural profession?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which industry was NOT in operation in India at the time of independence?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
_____ (Cotton/Handicraft) industry suffered the most under British rule.
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
Which handicraft industries flourished in India before the British rule?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India?
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Economics>Indian Economy Post-independence>India on the Eve of Independence>Industrial Sector under Colonial Rule
The main reason for the decline of the Handicraft Industry was: