Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence: Class 12 Economics (CBSE) important questions and practice
Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence is chapter 7 of 14 in CBSE Class 12 Economics. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Low level of economic development under colonial rule
- Agricultural sector: stagnation, zamindari system, commercialisation
- Industrial sector: de-industrialisation, decline of handicrafts, TISCO 1907
- Foreign trade: export surplus and its drain
- Demographic condition (1921 as the year of great divide) and occupational structure
- Infrastructure: railways, ports, telegraph and their colonial purpose
What examiners usually ask
- What were the main causes of agricultural stagnation during the colonial period?
- Explain the two-fold motive behind the systematic de-industrialisation effected by the British
- Were there any positive contributions made by the British in India? Discuss
Exam tip
Frame every answer around the colonial motive (raw material supplier and market for British goods); the export surplus drain, 1921 as the 'year of great divide' and the railways' double impact are asked almost every year.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence for CBSE Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 12 Economics papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence in the CBSE Class 12 Economics syllabus?
Yes. Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence is part of the current CBSE Class 12 Economics syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.