Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
What was the primary source of livelihood for most of the people under the colonial rule?
Options:
Pottery making
Mining
Fishery
Agriculture
Correct Answer:
Agriculture
Explanation:
During the colonial rule, country's economy was classified into various activities like cotton textiles, stone works etc, but the major dependency was on agricultural sector. The economy under the colonial rule majorly remained agrarian i.e. relating to cultivation of land. Around 85% of population derived livelihood directly or indirectly from agriculture sector.