GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN ECONOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On the eve of independence, only heavy and basic industries were developed in the Indian economy.
A
True
B
False
C
None of these
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Indian economy on the eve of Independence, agriculture was our principal source and sector of occupation with almost 72.7% of the working population engaged in this sector of the economy. On the other hand, only 10.2% of the working population were engaged in the manufacturing or industrial sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Since independence India has been a ‘mixed economy’. India’s large public sectors were responsible for providing employment and revenue to the economy.

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