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11th Economics Chapter 1

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– State of the Indian economy in 1947

– Summary: Students will learn about the Indian economy's status at the time of independence in 1947.

– Factors leading to underdevelopment and stagnation of the Indian economy

– Summary: This topic covers the factors that resulted in the underdevelopment and stagnation of the Indian economy.

– Low level of economic development under colonial rule

– Summary: Students will understand how India's economy remained at a low level of development during the colonial rule, despite having an independent economy before British rule.

– Industrial sector under colonial rule

– Summary: This topic delves into the challenges faced by the industrial sector in India under colonial rule, detailing the decline of indigenous industries and the limited progress in modern industrial development.

– Challenges at the time of independence

– Summary: Students will explore the significant economic challenges faced by India at the time of independence, including issues in agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and welfare policies.

– Conclusion on the impact of British colonial rule

– Summary: This section summarizes the effects of British colonial rule on the Indian economy, emphasizing the challenges faced by various sectors such as agriculture, industry, trade, and infrastructure at the time of independence.

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

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Describe India's economy before the advent of British rule.

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Why did the British colonial rule in India bring about a fundamental change in the structure of the Indian economy?

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What were some notable estimators of India's national and per capita income during the colonial period?

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How did the decline of indigenous handicraft industries in India impact the economy under colonial rule?

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