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Indian Economic Development

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In this section of class 12 economics, you will look at how the Indian economy has shaped up over the 75 years of its independence. Starting from the eve of Independence in 1947 to the current situation, you will find the concepts bifurcated into NCERT questions, Sample papers and extra worksheets prepared by the experts at Teachoo.

Economic Development basically means the growth or development of a country on the basis of Human Development Index (HDI)

The Indian Economic Development is divided into 4 units which are -

  • Development Policies and Experience (from 1947 to 1990)

In this unit you will first learn about the situation of the Indian economy on the eve of independence in 1947 and after that you will learn about the major economic reforms that took place from the year 1950 to the year 1990.

  • Economic Reforms since 1991

In this unit you will learn about the major policy changes that occured in the year 1991 when the government of India adopted the policy of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation. In 1991, the country opened up its borders for the world to come and set up various industries.

  • Current challenges facing the Indian Economy

In this unit you will learn about the major challenges that are faced by the Indian economy which include poverty, human capital formation, employment, infrastructure and sustainable environmental development. This unit is the most detailed and relevant in the current scenario and we at Teachoo have provided you with extra questions along with the NCERT questions.

  • Development experiences of India - A comparison with its neighbours

In the last unit of the Indian Economic Development, you will learn about the development experiences of India and compare them with our neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Nepal etc. This comparison will help you understand how India has performed better despite facing so many challenges.

 

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  Chapter 1 IED Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence

What we will study in this Chapter

Status of Indian Economy before and During British Rule

Agriculture Sector under British Colonial Rule

Status of Industry before and During British Rule

Status of Foreign Trade Before and During British Rule

Demographic Constitution of India During British Rule

Occupational Structure During British Rule

Infrastructure - Before and During British Rule

Positive contributions by Britishers

Status of Indian Economy at Time of Independence

 

 


Chapter 1 IED Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence


Chapter 2 IED Indian Economy 1950-1990


Chapter 3 IED Liberalisation, Privatisation And Globalisation


Chapter 4 IED Poverty


Chapter 5 IED Human Capital Formation In India


Chapter 6 IED Rural Development


Chapter 7 IED Employment: Growth Informalisation Other Issues


Chapter 8 IED Infrastructure


Chapter 9 IED Environment And Sustainable Development


Chapter 10 IED Comparative Development Experiences of India


What's in it?

In this section of class 12 economics, you will look at how the Indian economy has shaped up over the 75 years of its independence. Starting from the eve of Independence in 1947 to the current situation, you will find the concepts bifurcated into NCERT questions, Sample papers and extra worksheets prepared by the experts at Teachoo.

Economic Development basically means the growth or development of a country on the basis of Human Development Index (HDI)

The Indian Economic Development is divided into 4 units which are -

  • Development Policies and Experience (from 1947 to 1990)

In this unit you will first learn about the situation of the Indian economy on the eve of independence in 1947 and after that you will learn about the major economic reforms that took place from the year 1950 to the year 1990.

  • Economic Reforms since 1991

In this unit you will learn about the major policy changes that occured in the year 1991 when the government of India adopted the policy of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation. In 1991, the country opened up its borders for the world to come and set up various industries.

  • Current challenges facing the Indian Economy

In this unit you will learn about the major challenges that are faced by the Indian economy which include poverty, human capital formation, employment, infrastructure and sustainable environmental development. This unit is the most detailed and relevant in the current scenario and we at Teachoo have provided you with extra questions along with the NCERT questions.

  • Development experiences of India - A comparison with its neighbours

In the last unit of the Indian Economic Development, you will learn about the development experiences of India and compare them with our neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Nepal etc. This comparison will help you understand how India has performed better despite facing so many challenges.

 

Just click on a chapter name below to start IED Class 12

 

  Chapter 1 IED Indian Economy On The Eve Of Independence

What we will study in this Chapter

Status of Indian Economy before and During British Rule

Agriculture Sector under British Colonial Rule

Status of Industry before and During British Rule

Status of Foreign Trade Before and During British Rule

Demographic Constitution of India During British Rule

Occupational Structure During British Rule

Infrastructure - Before and During British Rule

Positive contributions by Britishers

Status of Indian Economy at Time of Independence