Question

Occupational structure of india before independence

Answer 1

Explanation:

I do not hesitate to say that half our agricultural population never know from year’s end to year’s end what it is to have their hunger fully satisfied.” This is the exact statement given by Sir C.A. Elliot, a lieutenant governor of then Bengal presidency, to the British government. This is the most compelling evidence of unemployment and poverty in British hit India. Such words from the mouth of a colonial official itself make us realize the adversities of British rule. Let us take a look at the occupational structure before independence.