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.

Step-by-step solution

1. Divide industrial by agricultural units: $\frac{2800}{4500}=0.6222\dots$
2. Round to two decimal places: $0.62$
3. Identify a major reason for low ratio: lack of capital investment in industry.
4. Suggest policy measure: establish industrial credit societies offering low‑interest loans to entrepreneurs.

Concept tested: Ratio calculation and industrial analysis

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked