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How were the industries classified according to the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956?

Important Questions on Indian Economy 1950-1990

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How was the licensing policy misused by some industrial houses?
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Why was the public sector given a leading role in industrial development during the planning period?
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Why was the public sector given a leading role in industrial development during India’s planning period?
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Critically evaluate the industrial development during the period of 1950-1990
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Find out and prepare a list of major items that India imported and exported during 1990-91 and 2018-19.

(a) Observe the difference

(b) Do you see the impact of self-reliance? Discuss

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Industrialisation was the specific objective of which five-year plan?
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Why there was a need for protection of small-scale industries? State the steps undertaken by the government for their growth.
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According to Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, Schedule A consists of Industries_____(Exclusive owned by state/Exclusive owned by private firms).
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Prepare pie charts on the occupational structure of the Indian economy available in the following table. Discuss the possible reasons for the change in the shape of pies.

Sector 1950-51 1990-91
Agriculture 72.1 66.8
Industry 10.7 12.7
Services 17.2 20.5

 

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How was the private sector regulated under the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956?
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The first Industrial Policy Resolution in Independent India was introduced in which year?
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Discuss the role of small-scale industries in the generation of employment.
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Which of the following was a positive contribution made by the British in India?
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Construct a pie chart for the following table on sectoral contribution to GDP and discuss the difference in the contribution of the sectors in the light of effects of development during 1950-51 and 1990-91.
Sector 1950-51 1990-91

Agriculture

Industry

Services

59.0

13.0

28.0

34.9

24.6

40.5

 

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In 1955, Karve committee was constituted for aiming the_____(Development of small scale industries/Development of large scale industries).
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Which of the following is true in the context of Industrial policy Resolution 1956?
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What was the primary role of the Planning Commission in India?
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Briefly discuss the progress of Indian economy during the first seven plans in the agriculture, industrial and trade sector.