Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

What was the reason for 'High" mortality rate during the colonial period?

Options:

Inadequate public health facilities

Occurrence of frequent natural calamities

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

Correct Answer:

Both a and b

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: Both a and b

Lack of adequate public health facilities, occurrence of frequent natural calamities and famines pauperised the hapless Indian people and resulted in engendering high mortality rates.