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Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence

Question
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What were the challenges before the country at the time of independence?

Solution

When India became free in 1947, the impact of the two century long British colonial rule was already showing on all aspects of Indian economy. The agriculture sector was facing the problems of low productivity and surplus labour force. The industrial sector was facing the problems of modernisation and diversification. Foreign trade was oriented to feed industrial revolution in Britain. The railways n&eded upgradation, expansion and orientation. Poverty and unemployment were the main problems before the country. There were many social and economic problems before the country.