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Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

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What was the primary economic objective of British colonial rule in India?

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What percentage of India's population lived in villages and derived livelihood from agriculture during the colonial period?

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What was the approximate literacy rate in India before independence?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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