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Introduction To Indian Economic Development — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 11 · Economics
Introduction To Indian Economic Development revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Economics: 3 topics in quick points.
44 questions40 flashcards5 concepts
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1. Agriculture
- Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and influences social, political, and cultural life.
- The word Agriculture comes from the Latin word Ager meaning land or field and culture meaning cultivation.
- At Independence, 72% of the population depended on agriculture.
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2. Industry
- Industrialisation is a process in which more and more industries are established in a country.
- Industrialisation changes the economic structure by replacing old tools with machines and labour with electric or mechanical power.
- Industries help rapid growth of income because industrial productivity grows faster than agricultural productivity.
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3. Foreign Trade
- Foreign trade allows a country to buy cheaper goods from abroad and sell goods it can produce more efficiently.
- Foreign trade increases the variety of goods available in the economy.
- India adopted import substitution policy for a large part of 1950-90.
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Agriculture means the science and artAgriculture provided livelihood to 72%Indian agriculture is marked by disguisedFoodgrain production rose from 50Major problems include pressure of population
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Key topics in Introduction To Indian Economic Development include Agriculture, Industry, Foreign Trade. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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