In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 7, titled "Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence," students learn about the structure and state of India's economy during the colonial period. The chapter provides insights into various aspects such as agriculture, industry, foreign trade, and demographic profile, emphasizing the challenges faced by the Indian economy at the time of independence.
This article serves as a complete resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, along with downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Economics Chapter 7 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence.
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Class 12 Economics Chapter 7 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Economics Chapter 7: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Which year is known as “Year of Great Divide” in the history of Indian demography?
(a) 1932 (b) 1931 (c) 1921 (d) 1882
2. Identify the correct option. Full form of “ITC” in Indian Tax Context.
(a) Income Tax Control (b) Input Tax Credit
(c) Indian Tea Company (d) Indirect Tax Control
3. Which of the following is true about Indian demography on the eve of independence?
A. Water and air-borne diseases were under control
B. Infant mortality rate was 24 per thousand Live births only
C. Overall literacy rate was less than 16 percent
D. Life expectancy was 44 years
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(a) A and B only (b) C only (c) B and D only (d) C and D only
4. The main interest of Zamindars during British period was
(a) Collection of rent (b) Collection of seeds
(c) Land reforms (d) Supply of manures
5. The main reason for stagnation in the agriculture sector during the British rule was :
(a) Commercialisation of agriculture (b) Lack of capital goods industries
(c) Various system of Land settlement system (d) De-industrialisation
Class 12 Economics Chapter 7 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 2 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Economics Chapter 7: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- State and explain any two main causes behind infrastructural development by British rule.
(CBSE 2023, 4M)
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- Discuss briefly any two salient features of India’s pre-independence occupational structure.
(CBSE 2020, 4M)
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Sub Areas of Chapter 7: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
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Sub Topics
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Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
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7.1 State of Agriculture
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7.2 Condition of Industrial Sector
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7.3 Foreign Trade and Dependence on Britain
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7.4 Demographic Profile and Illiteracy
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7.5 Challenges for Economic Development
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 7
In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 7, "Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence," students gain a detailed understanding of the socio-economic conditions prevalent during the British rule. The chapter sheds light on the stagnation and challenges that shaped India's economy post-independence.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the historical context of India's economic development and preparing for exams like CBSE, CUET, and other competitive exams.
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