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Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 11 · Economics

Summary of Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence for CBSE Class 11 Economics. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Economics syllabus.

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Overview

The Indian economy at independence was shaped by nearly two centuries of colonial rule. Agriculture remained the main source of livelihood, but it was stagnant and low in productivity. Modern industry had only a weak base, foreign trade mainly served British interests, and social indicators such as

Key Concepts

The British colonial government shaped

The British colonial government shaped the Indian economy to protect and promote British interests. India was turned into a supplier of raw materials

Several individuals tried to estimate India’s

Several individuals tried to estimate India’s national and per capita income during colonial rule, but the estimates were conflicting. V.K.R.V. Rao’s

About 85 per cent of

About 85 per cent of the population lived in villages and depended on agriculture, but productivity remained low. Growth came mainly from expansion of

The zamindari system was one important

The zamindari system was one important land settlement system. The zamindars collected rent and gained from agriculture, while cultivators received li

Some regions shifted from food crops

Some regions shifted from food crops to cash crops. This did not improve farmers’ welfare, because cash crops often served British industrial needs ra

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the condition of the Indian economy in 1947
  • Identify the main features of colonial economic policy
  • Explain why agriculture remained backward under colonial rule
  • Recognise the limited growth of industry and infrastructure
  • Understand the patterns of foreign trade, demographic conditions, and occupational structure

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