Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:
Despite having large areas under cultivation, why did the country encounter low level of production during colonial times?
Options:
Advanced technology
Supply of H.Y.V seeds
Proper irrigation facilities
None of the above
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
The Indian economy faced a low level of production due to the decreased productivity in the colonial era. Productivity refers to the rate at which the production is increasing. Thus, lack of rise in productivity was there due to inadequate facilities being provided to the agricultural sector.