Indian Economic Development

Development Experience (1947-90)

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During second half of 19th century, modern industry began to take roots in India. Initially development was confined to _______.

Cotton and Jute textile mills

Silk textile

Sugar industry

Paper industry

✅ Correct Option: 1

During the second half of the 19th century, modern industry in India initially developed in the form of Cotton textile mills (mainly in western India, in Maharashtra and Gujarat) and Jute textile mills (mainly in Bengal).

2023: 30 May Shift 1

HYV seeds were used ?

2026: 12 May Shift 1

What is meant by 'Import Substitution'?

2023: 20 June Shift 1

Arrange the following in sequence in order of their formation.

A. Green Revolution

B. First Industrial Policy Resolution

C. Karve committee

D. Planning Commission

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 1 June Shift 1

The use of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds brought in a revolution in Indian agriculture. HYV seeds highly benefitted ________ crops.

2023: 11 June Shift 3

Consumption of 2400 calories in rural areas and 2100 calories in urban areas decide to draw the line which is called :

2026: 11 May Shift 1

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I		LIST-II
A.	Source of Human Capital	I. Abolition of the zamindari system
B.	Minimum Support Price	II. Balancing resources use between present and future generation
C.	Land Reform	III. Long term assurance to farmers
D.	Sustainable Development	IV. Investment in education

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During second half of 19th century, modern industry began to take roots in India. Initially development was confined to _______.

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