What was the growth rate of GDP during British rule?

1. 2 percent.
2. 3 percent.
3. 4 percent.
4. 0.5 percent.

When did modern postal system start in India?

1. 1937
2. 1881
3. 1853
4. 1941

When did Bengal famine take place?

1. 1927
2. 1861
3. 1943
4. 1941

Which year is regarded as defining year to mark demographic transition from one stage to another?

1. 1921
2. 1881
3. 1853
4. 1941

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.

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.

What percentage of India lived in villages at the time of independence?

1. 80 percent.
2. 70 percent.
3. 85 percent.
4. 75 percent.

In which year, railways was introduced in India?

1. 1850
2. 1853
3. 1890
4. 1892

Which of the following statement(s) is/ are true for British period?

1. India attained self-sufficiency in foodgrain production.
2. There were check over famines.
3. Effective administrative setup.
4. All of the above are true.

The first railways in India was operated between which of following two stations?

1. Delhi and Bombay.
2. Bombay and Kolkata.
3. Bombay and Thane.
4. Bombay and Pune.