An economy which is made to serve the interest of its rulers is called:

1. Colonial economy.
2. Agricultural economy.
3. Industrial economy.
4. All of the above.

When was first telegraph introduced in India?

1. 1907
2. 1850
3. 1853
4. 1921

One of the following statements about Indian economy is not true. Identify the false statement.

1. Indian agriculture was flourishing before the advent of the British.
2. India's foreign trade throughout the colonial period was marked by a large export surplus.
3. India had a sound industrial base under the British
4. British developed the Railway System in India for their own benefit.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

1. On the eve of Independence, agriculture was the principal occupation of the people in India.
2. Mining is the main secondary occupation.
3. Indian manufactured products enjoyed a worldwide market before the British established themselves in India.
4. The role of the public sector under the British rule was confined only to a few industries.

Details about the population of British India were first collected in:

1. 1871
2. 1881
3. 1891
4. 1901

Major contribution to the GDP of the country on the eve of independence was from:

1. Agriculture.
2. Trade.
3. Modern industries.
4. None of these.

When was TISCO incorporated in India?

1. 1907
2. 1850
3. 1853
4. 1921

Initially, the industrial development was confined to the setting up of:

1. Cotton textile mills.
2. Jute textile mills.
3. Cotton and Jute textile mills.
4. Capital goods industry.

What percentage of India was dependent on agriculture at the time of independence?

1. 60 percent.
2. 80 percent.
3. 70 percent.
4. 90 percent.

The main interest of the Zamindar was:

1. To collect rent.
2. To improve the condition of agriculture.
3. To produce food crops.
4. To produce cash crops