Skip to main content
Chapter 7 of 11
Practice Quiz

Indian Economy — Practice Quiz

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Economics

Try a 4-question quiz on Indian Economy for Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics: tap an answer to check it and see why. 44 questions in the full chapter test.

44 questions20 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Indian Economy? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for practice quiz and more.

Free trial, no card needed.

Quick Quiz: Indian Economy

0/4

Tap an answer to check it instantly. No sign-up needed for these 4.

1

In which year was the first railway line started in India?

2

When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?

3

According to the Human Development Report of 2014, what was India's per capita income at purchasing power parity?

4

Which sector contributed the maximum to India's national income in 2014-15?

44 Questions·
multiple choicemultiple correct

Sample Questions

1multiple choice

What percentage of population was employed in the agricultural sector in 2011-12?

Show answer

49%

In 2011-12, 48.9% (approximately 49%) of the population was employed in the agricultural sector, showing a decline from 72.1% in 1951.

2multiple correct

Which characteristics are typical of India as a developing economy? (Select all correct answers)

Show answer

High growth rate after 1991, Declining share of agriculture in GDP, Increasing service sector contribution

India shows developing economy characteristics: growth rate above 6.8% after 1991 reforms, agriculture's GDP share declined from 53.1% (1950-51) to 17.6% (2014-15), and service sector increased to 52.7%. However, literacy is 73% and poverty still exists at 21.9%.

3multiple correct

What were the main export items of ancient India? (Select all correct answers)

Show answer

Cotton and muslin, Spices, Indigo

Ancient India was famous for trade in cotton, muslin, indigo, spices, and metallurgy. Computer software is a modern export item, not from ancient times.

4multiple choice

The literacy rate in India increased from 18.33% in 1951 to what percentage in 2011?

Show answer

73%

The literacy rate which was 18.33% in 1951, rose to 73% in 2011 according to the Economic Survey, showing significant improvement in education.

+40 more questions on Indian Economy (Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics)

Practise All

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Indian Economy for Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics?
Key topics in Indian Economy include Ancient India (Pre-British Period), Indian Economy Before Independence (British Rule), Indian Economy After Independence, Characteristics of India as a Developing Economy. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Indian Economy?
There are 44 questions on Indian Economy. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full Indian Economy chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics. Free to start, no card needed.