Development Experience of India (1947 to 1990) · Indian Economic Development

Colonial Legacy and Independence

Assessing the state of the Indian economy at the time of independence and the impact of British economic policies.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did colonial trade policies create an environment of de-industrialization in India?
  2. 2Who benefited from the land revenue systems introduced by the British administration?
  3. 3What trade-offs did the early Indian government face when choosing between agriculture and heavy industry?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Economics
Unit: Development Experience of India (1947 to 1990)
Period: Indian Economic Development

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