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The life expectancy was 69 years in India at the eve of independence.
(a)True
(b)False

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Important Questions on India on the Eve of Independence
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Which is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition from its first to the second decisive stage?

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The birth rate and death rate during the colonial rule were:

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Identify the statement which is not true in the context of the demographic condition of India during British rule:

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Highlight the salient features of India's pre-independence occupational structure.

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Which year is described as a "Year of Great Divide"?

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The first official census was conducted in which year?

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Prepare a list of goods and services that were available to people in pre-independence India in rural and urban areas. Compare it with the consumption pattern of such goods and services by the people today. Highlight the perceptible difference in the people’s standard of living.

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_____ () is described as a 'Year of Great Divide'.

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Occupational structure refers to

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What was the life expectancy in India at the time of independence?

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When was India's first official census operation undertaken?

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India entered the _____ stage of Demographic Transition after the year .

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Which year is regarded as the defining year to mark the demographic transition in India?

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Give a quantitative appraisal of India's demographic profile during the colonial period.

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Which handicraft industries flourished in India before the British rule?

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From onwards, census operations in India were carried out after every ____ years.

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The first official census was conducted in the year _____(1881/1891).

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The estimates of national income and per capita income given by _____ were considered significant during the colonial period.

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When was India’s first official census operation undertaken?

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Occupational structure refers to:

