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 correct answer is Option 1: 218 per thousand

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.