Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
What was the "Infant mortality rate" during the colonial period?
Options:
218 per thousand
158 per thousand
523 per thousand
306 per thousand
Correct Answer:
218 per thousand
Explanation:
The infant mortality rate was high during the colonial period. Statistics reveals that 218 children out of 1000 died before attaining the age of 1.