Indian economy at independence MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

At the time of independence, India was overwhelmingly agrarian, and roughly 85% of the population depended on agriculture for livelihood. That makes “about 85%” the best fit for the question. The figures of about 75%, 65%, and 60% understate the extent of rural and agricultural dependence in 1947. These lower shares are closer to later stages of structural change, not the immediate post-independence economy. The printed question asks for the most appropriate approximate figure, so the official key is retained.