CBSE Class 12 Economics Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence Quiz 1

1. What is another name for the service sector?

A Tertiary B Primary C Secondary D Agriculture

2. What was the nature of the Indian economy on the eve of independence?

A Stagnant B Backward C Underdeveloped D All of these

3. What was the life expectancy at birth in India on the eve of Independence?

A 44 years B 50 years C 60 years D All of these

4. What was the growth rate of per capita income in India on the eve of Independence?

A 0.9% B 0.5% C 1.2% D 3%

5. Which of the following activities is included in the primary sector?

A Agriculture B Services C Industries D All of these

6. In which of the following sectors is manufacturing activity included?

A Primary B Tertiary C Secondary D All of these

7. Where was the first iron and steel company established?

A Kolkata B Jamshedpur C Patna D Ranchi

8. What is the tax or duty on imports called?

A Tariff B Quota C Export D None of these

9. Which of the following was the major occupation on the eve of independence?

A Industry B Services C Agriculture D None of these