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CBSE Class 11 Indian Economic Development

CBSE Class 11 Indian Economic Development

Mock test focusing on economic growth, development policies, industrialization, and poverty alleviation. Emphasizes understanding development strategies and their impact on modern economies.

2025-07-17
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 11 Grade 11

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What was the primary objective of the British colonial rule in India?

A
To establish India as a raw material supplier for Britain
B
To modernize the Indian industrial sector
C
To develop India's agricultural base
D
To improve public health and infrastructure

Which sector in India continued to experience stagnation under British rule?

A
Agriculture
B
Manufacturing
C
Services
D
Construction

Which of the following was a result of the British economic policies in India?

A
Industrialization of India
B
Stagnation of the agricultural sector
C
Significant growth in domestic manufacturing
D
Technological advancements in agriculture

What was the focus of the British in developing India's infrastructure?

A
To benefit the Indian population
B
To enhance British colonial interests
C
To provide basic amenities to the people
D
To modernize agricultural techniques

What was the impact of British colonial rule on India's industrial sector?

A
It led to the flourishing of modern industries
B
It resulted in a slow and limited industrial growth
C
It promoted India's textile industry
D
It fostered a strong manufacturing base

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to India's agricultural stagnation under British rule?

A
High investment in agricultural technology
B
Introduction of the Zamindari system
C
Use of advanced fertilizers
D
Improved irrigation facilities

Which crop was largely produced in India due to the commercialization of agriculture under British rule?

A
Food crops
B
Cash crops
C
Industrial crops
D
Medicinal plants

Which of the following industries was initially set up in India during the colonial period?

A
Iron and steel industries
B
Cotton and jute textile mills
C
Automobile manufacturing
D
Pharmaceutical industry

Who was the founder of the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO)?

A
J.R.D. Tata
B
G.D. Birla
C
Dhirubhai Ambani
D
Lala Lajpat Rai

What was the impact of the Suez Canal's opening on India's foreign trade?

A
It reduced British control over India’s trade
B
It made trade between India and Britain more accessible
C
It expanded trade with countries like China
D
It reduced India’s dependency on Britain

What was a primary goal of the British policy regarding India's handicraft industries?

A
To promote the growth of India's handicraft industries
B
To de-industrialise India and promote British industry
C
To develop modern industries in India
D
To export raw materials from India for handicraft production

Which system was primarily responsible for the exploitation of agricultural workers in British India?

A
Zamindari system
B
Ryotwari system
C
Mahalwari system
D
Permanent Settlement system

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the British monopoly over India's foreign trade?

A
India became a significant exporter of manufactured goods
B
India's foreign trade was restricted to Britain and a few other countries
C
India became self-sufficient in both goods and services
D
India developed a thriving economy independent of British interests

What was the main reason behind India's agricultural stagnation during British rule?

A
High levels of agricultural investment
B
Increase in irrigation and agricultural technology
C
Exploitation of Indian farmers under colonial land policies
D
Commercialisation of agriculture with a focus on food crops

Which year marked the beginning of India's second stage of demographic transition?

A
1881
B
1921
C
1947
D
1951

Which sector in India accounted for the largest share of the workforce during the colonial period?

A
Agriculture
B
Manufacturing
C
Services
D
Construction

What was the main reason behind the expansion of India's railways during British rule?

A
To provide better transport facilities for the Indian people
B
To enhance British colonial interests in India
C
To improve India's agricultural productivity
D
To connect major ports in India

What was one of the primary objectives of the British government's development of infrastructure in India?

A
To serve the British colonial interests
B
To benefit the Indian population
C
To foster Indian independence
D
To develop a self-sustaining economy in India

What was a significant consequence of the British colonial rule on India's economy?

A
Development of a modern industrial base
B
Increased economic prosperity for the masses
C
Increased unemployment and underdevelopment
D
Better infrastructure and agricultural productivity

What was a notable feature of India's foreign trade during the colonial period?

A
India exported finished goods and imported raw materials
B
India exported raw materials and imported finished goods
C
India imported finished goods and exported capital goods
D
India's foreign trade was completely self-sufficient

What was a primary goal of the British policy regarding India's handicraft industries?

A
To promote the growth of India's handicraft industries
B
To de-industrialise India and promote British industry
C
To develop modern industries in India
D
To export raw materials from India for handicraft production

Which system was primarily responsible for the exploitation of agricultural workers in British India?

A
Zamindari system
B
Ryotwari system
C
Mahalwari system
D
Permanent Settlement system

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the British monopoly over India's foreign trade?

A
India became a significant exporter of manufactured goods
B
India's foreign trade was restricted to Britain and a few other countries
C
India became self-sufficient in both goods and services
D
India developed a thriving economy independent of British interests

What was the main reason behind India's agricultural stagnation during British rule?

A
High levels of agricultural investment
B
Increase in irrigation and agricultural technology
C
Exploitation of Indian farmers under colonial land policies
D
Commercialisation of agriculture with a focus on food crops

Which year marked the beginning of India's second stage of demographic transition?

A
1881
B
1921
C
1947
D
1951

Which of the following was a key feature of the demographic situation in India before independence?

A
High literacy rate with equal distribution among men and women
B
Low life expectancy and high mortality rates
C
High infant mortality and low population growth rate
D
Balanced population growth with improving health conditions

What was a significant consequence of the lack of public health infrastructure during British rule?

A
Improved literacy and life expectancy
B
High rates of water-borne diseases and infant mortality
C
Reduced poverty and improved living standards
D
Complete eradication of epidemics and diseases

What was one of the primary infrastructural contributions made by the British in India?

A
The construction of roads for public transport
B
The development of the railway network
C
Development of an extensive irrigation system
D
Establishment of modern hospitals and health centers

What was a consequence of the commercialization of agriculture in India under British rule?

A
Farmers shifted to growing food crops for local consumption
B
India became a self-sufficient economy
C
Farmers switched from food crops to cash crops
D
The agricultural sector grew rapidly and sustainably

What was the British colonial policy regarding India's foreign trade after the opening of the Suez Canal?

A
India became an independent trader with all countries
B
Britain maintained control over India's trade routes
C
India's exports were redirected to Africa
D
India was allowed to trade freely with other European nations