Question

Which of the following were not India's most crucial economic challenges at the time of independence?

[0.80 marks]

• A. Decreasing dependence of the population on agriculture
• B. Destruction of Indian handicrafts
• C. High level of unemployment and underemployment
• D. Both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is A Decreasing dependence of the population on agriculture

Some of India’s most crucial economic challenges at the time of independence were:
(i) Increasing dependence of the population on agriculture
(ii) Traditional methods of cultivation
(iii) Inadequate industrialisation
(iv) Destruction of Indian handicrafts
(v) High level of unemployment and underemployment