Demography and Occupational Structure before 1947

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

The life expectancy was 69 years in India at the eve of independence.

Define 'Life Expectancy' . 

Arrange the following events of India before the independence in chronological order:

(i) Opening of Suez Canal; 

(ii) Introduction of Railways;

(iii) The Second stage of Demographic Transition;

(iv) Incorporation of Tata Iron and Steel Company.

What was the infant mortality rate during the British period? 

Give the meaning of occupational structure.

 Before $1921$, India was in the second stage of demographic transition. 

During the colonial period, India's demographic profile showed a low birth rate and high death rate. 

"The demographic condition during the British rule exhibited all features of a backward Indian economy." Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Describe the salient features of India's occupational structure during the British period.

Comment upon any two salient features of the demographic conditions of India on the eve of Independence.

Mention two important features of India's occupational structure during the British period.

                                                                     OR

Discuss briefly any two salient features of India's pre-independence occupational structure. 

India entered the _____ stage of Demographic Transition after the year $1921$.

Occupational structure refers to:

From $1881$ onwards, census operations in India were carried out after every ____ years.

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

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

Occupational structure refers to

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

The first official census was conducted in which year?