Indian Economic Development

Development Experience (1947-90)

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Which year is termed as The Year of Great Divide in the history of Indian demography?

1881

1991

1921

1956

✅ Correct Option: 3

1921 is called the Year of Great Divide because before 1921 India's population growth was erratic, while after 1921 it began to rise steadily. Hence 1921 marks the demographic transition point.

2026: 11 May Shift 1

Arrange the following information on the basis of year of occurrence in India in respect of planning (oldest to latest):

A. Emphasized on mixed economy

B. Emphasized on expansion of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU's)

C. Implementation of the third five-year plan

D. Emphasized economic liberalization

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2026: 31 May Shift 1

Arrange the following Indian policy measures in chronological order (oldest to latest).

A. First industrial policy resolution.

B. Second phase of green revolution.

C. Establishment of planning commission.

D. Implementation of new economic policy.

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2023: 30 May Shift 1

Poverty can be eradicated from India when the poor also start contributing to growth by their active involvement in the growth process. This is possible through :

2026: 13 May Shift 2

Match List-I with List-II

List-I	List-II
(A) Special Economic Zones	(I) Attract foreign investors.
(B) Five Year Plans	(II) Development strategies.
(C) Mixed Economy	(III) Import substitution-based industrialisation.
(D) Regulated policy framework	(IV) Co-existence of public and private sectors.

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2022: 15 July Shift 2

Match List I with List II

List I: Events	List II: Year
A. Introduction of railways	I. Before 1921
B. First stage of demographic transition	II. 1907
C. The Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) incorporation	III. 1850
4. Suez Canal opening	IV. 1869

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2023: 11 June Shift 3

Arrange the following events on the basis of their occurrence in India during British rule :

(A) Establishment of Tata Airlines

(B) Shift to second stage of demographic transition

(D) Incorporation of TISCO

(E) Opening of Suez canal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Which year is termed as The Year of Great Divide in the history of Indian demography?

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