Growth of Industries in India

Q.

Give examples of 3 joint sector industries.

Q. Which of these industries were the focus of development during the British rule in India?

1. Electricity
2. Coal
3. Jute
4. Textiles
5. Iron
6. Paper
7. Steel
8. Dairy

Q. Assertion (A): The industrial sector contributed a mere 16% to the total national income during independence. By 2017, it had increased to 23%.

Reason (R): India also started importing many of the products.

1. Both A and R are incorrect.
2. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
3. Both A and R are correct.
4. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q. Assertion (A): Assistance from foreign countries improved the quality of production post Independence.

Reason (R): A lot of industries that developed after Independence were a result of collaborations with foreign countries.

1. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
2. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
3. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
4. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q. Which of these are the benefits of industrialisation of an economy?

1. Industries provide employment opportunities to people.
2. Industries help increase the national and per capita incomes.
3. Industries utilise natural resources to produce many essential and socially-important goods.
4. Industries help in the development of rural livelihoods.

Q. Which of these industries was not a major industry during the British era?

1. Cotton textiles
2. Electrical goods
3. Jute
4. Iron and steel