Question

In context of features of Indian Economy during British period, match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. National Income	I. Growing but with very high death rates
B. Per capita Income	II. Very low and barely rising
C. Population	III. Increasing dependency on agriculture
D. Occupational Structure	IV. Almost stagnant

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• B. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

British Indian economy had stagnant national income, very low per capita income and high dependence on agriculture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: During British rule, the Indian economy was characterized by stagnation, low income, poor demographic conditions and heavy dependence on agriculture.

Step 1: Match National Income.
National income during the British period was almost stagnant due to slow growth and exploitative colonial policies. \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2: Match Per capita Income.
Per capita income was very low and barely rising. \[ B \rightarrow II \]

Step 3: Match Population.
Population was growing but death rates were very high because of poor health facilities, famines and poverty. \[ C \rightarrow I \]

Step 4: Match Occupational Structure.
The occupational structure showed increasing dependence on agriculture. \[ D \rightarrow III \] Therefore, the correct matching is: \[ A-IV,\ B-II,\ C-I,\ D-III \]