Identify the major items that were imported during the 1950s and 1960s.
A. Food grain
B. Paper board
C. Capital goods
D. Machinery and equipment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, C and D only
A. Food grain — Correct. Foodgrain was a major item of import at that time.
B. Paper board — Incorrect. Paper board was not among the major imports of the 1950s and 1960s.
C. Capital goods — Correct. Capital goods were a major item of import.
D. Machinery and equipment — Correct. Machinery and equipment were also major items of import.
NCERT (2026-27): “Changing Patterns of the Composition of India’s Import India faced serious food shortage during 1950s and 1960s. The major item of import at that time was foodgrain, capital goods, machinery and equipment.” |