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DATE :- ____________
RED ROSE SCHOOL LAMBAKHEDA
CLASS XII
ECONOMICS
WORKSHEET ON INDIAN ECONOMY ON THE EVE OF INDEPENDENCE
CLASS: XII SECTION _____ NAME:- _______________

1. The colonial government never made any sincere attempt to estimate India’s national and per
capita income. Who among the following were the Indian estimators who attempted to measure
such incomes?
a) Dadabhai Naoroji and V.K.R.V. Rao
b) William Digby and Mahatma Gandhi
c) V.K.R.V. Rao
d) Motilal Nehru

2. Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the zamindari system:
i. The profit accruing out of the agriculture sector was proposed to go to the cultivators.
ii. The main interest of the Zamindars was only to collect rent regardless of the economic
condition of the cultivators.
a) Both (i) and (ii)
b) None of the above
c) Only (i) is correct
d) Only (ii) is correct

3. Which of the following Contributed to the Dismal level of agricultural Productivity during the
colonial times?
i. Low level of Technology
ii. Lack of Irrigation Facilities
iii. Abundant Use of Fertilisers
a) Both (i) and (ii)
b) Both (i) and (iii)
c) Both (ii) and (iii)
d) All of the Above

4. There was a relatively higher yield of cash crops in certain areas of the country due to
commercialisation of agriculture.
i. This Greatly helped the farmers in improving their economic condition
ii. The cash crops produced were ultimately consumed by the urban Indian Class
 a) Both are Correct
b) Both are Incorrect
c) Only (i) is Correct
d) Only (ii) is Correct

5. The modern industry during the second half of the nineteenth century was confined to the setting
up of cotton and jute textile mills
i. The jute mills, mainly dominated by Indians, were located in the western parts of the
country, namely, Maharashtra and Gujarat
ii. The cotton textile mills, dominated by the foreigners, were mainly concentrated in Bengal.
a) Both are Correct
b) Both are Incorrect
c) Only (i) is Correct
d) Only (ii) is Correct

6. The British Introduced the Railways in India in 1850s and it is considered as one of their most
important Contributions. In the light of the statement, explain the positive contribution made
by British in India by Railways?

7. What was the motive of De-industrialisation by the colonial government in India? Explain.
8. “Before 1921, India was in the first stage of Demographic Transition. The second stage of
transition began after 1921.” Explain the statement highlighting the demographic structure of
India.

9. What do you Understand by Drain of Wealth during the colonial period?

10. What were the main causes of India's agricultural stagnation during the colonial period?