Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
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What was the primary economic objective of British colonial rule in India?
What percentage of India's population lived in villages and derived livelihood from agriculture during the colonial period?
What was the approximate literacy rate in India before independence?
What was the approximate life expectancy in India before independence?
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Which Indian company was incorporated in 1907 in the iron and steel industry?
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Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)
The Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was incorporated in 1907, marking an early development in India's industrial sector.
What was the approximate infant mortality rate in India before independence?
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218 per thousand
The infant mortality rate was alarmingly high at about 218 per thousand, compared to the current rate of 28 per thousand.
What percentage of workforce was employed in the agricultural sector at the time of independence?
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70-75%
The agricultural sector accounted for 70-75% of the workforce during the colonial period, indicating a predominantly agrarian economy.
When was the first census in British India conducted?
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1881
The first census in British India was conducted in 1881, revealing details about population distribution and growth.
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