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Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence — Economics STD 12 Humanities & Commerce — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 Humanities & CommerceEconomicsIndian Economy On The Eve Of Independence4 Marks
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Briefly discuss the industrial development pattern on the eve of Independence.
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Answer

The industrial development pattern on the eve of Independence was characterised by the following elements:
  1. The public sector enterprises such as railways, power, post and telegraph were confined to areas which would enlarge the size of market for British products in India.
  2. The industrial growth was lopsided, in the sense that consumer goods industry was not adequately supported by the capital goods industry.
  3. No priority was given for the development of basic and heavy industries. Tata Iron and Steel Corporation (TISCO) established in 1907, was the only basic industry in India.
  4. The pattern of development in the industrial sector was lopsided and was dominated by the presence of small industries (31%) and large industries (43%), but very few medium industries.

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