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Indian Economy

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Economics

Complete topic list for Indian Economy in Gujarat Board Class 11 Economics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Indian Economy

1

Ancient India (Pre-British Period)

  • Ancient India was predominantly agricultural with a self-sufficient village economy
  • India commanded 25% of world wealth during Maurya dynasty according to historian Angus Maddison
  • During Mughal rule, India controlled 90% of South Asian wealth
2

Indian Economy Before Independence (British Rule)

  • Railway: First train ran between Boribandar and Thane on April 16, 1853; 53,000 km network by 1947
  • Roads: 4,47,105 km roads by 1943 (32% concrete, 68% kachcha roads)
  • Banks: Over 700 banks by 1946; RBI established in 1935
3

Indian Economy After Independence

  • Per Capita Income: $5,150 in 2013 (PPP) - lower than China ($11,477) and Sri Lanka ($9,250)
  • Agriculture: Employment share declined from 72% (independence) to 49% (2013-14)
  • Industry: Employment share increased from 10.6% (1950-51) to 24.3% (2011-12)
4

Characteristics of India as a Developing Economy

  • Growth Rate: Average 3.5% (1950-91), above 6.8% post-1991 reforms
  • Structural Change: Agriculture's share in GDP declined from 53.1% (1950-51) to 17.6% (2014-15)
  • Industrial Growth: Share in GDP increased from 16.6% (1950-51) to 29.7% (2014-15)

Key Concepts

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Indian Economy covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Gujarat Board Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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