Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

15 solved questions from Class 12 Economics, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.

• 1 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence' (Class 12 ECONOMICS)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
• 2 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
• 3 What is the primary topic or principle explained in 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence' (Class 12 Economics)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Concept
• 4 Which key observation or fact is central to understanding 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence'? medium MCQ Key Fact & Mechanism
• 5 Why is the study of 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence' important for students of Class 12? medium MCQ Learning Significance
• 6 What is a common application or real-world example related to 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence'? medium MCQ Real World Application
• 7 What key takeaway should students retain after completing 'Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence'? medium MCQ Chapter Summary & Takeaway
• 8 In 1946, agriculture contributed about ____% to India's total national income. easy MCQ 1 mark Agricultural share of national income
• 9 Discuss two major reasons why India's industrial sector was underdeveloped on the eve of Independence and suggest two policy measures that could have addressed each reason. hard 5 marks Industrial underdevelopment causes
• 10 National income of India in 1946 was Rs. 2,500 crores and the population was 350 million. Calculate the per‑capita income in rupees (rounded to the nearest rupee). medium 3 marks Per‑capita income calculation
• 11 Based on the following data, calculate the percentage increase in total export earnings of India from 1935-36 to 1945-46. In 1935-36, total export earnings were Rs. 110 crores. In 1945-46, they rose to Rs. 165 crores. medium 2 marks Growth in export earnings
• 12 In 1946, India's export earnings were Rs. 150 crores and import earnings were Rs. 80 crores. What was the net export in rupees? hard MCQ 4 marks Net export calculation
• 13 National income of India in 1945 was Rs. 2,200 crores. If the population was 340 million, what is the per‑capita income in rupees (rounded to the nearest rupee)? easy MCQ 2 marks Per capita income calculation
• 14 During 1946, industrial production in India was 2,800 million units while agricultural production was 4,500 million units. Compute the ratio of industrial to agricultural production (expressed as a decimal). Then explain one major reason for the low ratio and suggest a policy measure that could address that reason. hard 4 marks Ratio calculation and industrial analysis
• 15 Export earnings of India increased from Rs. 120 crores in 1936‑37 to Rs. 180 crores in 1945‑46. Calculate the percentage increase in export earnings during this period. medium 3 marks Percentage change calculation