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Answer the following. (Class 12 Economics SQP 2026-27, Q30)

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EconomicsCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2026-27 · 4 marks · Short answer

CBSE Class 12 Economics sample paper 2026-27: question 30

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2026-27, section B, question 30, for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q30 · 4 marks · Short answerIndian Economy 1950-1990

Answer the following.

  1. (I)

    Explain briefly the role of Karve Committee, 1955 in promoting rural development.

    2 marks
  2. (II)

    “Britain maintained a monopoly control over India’s exports and imports.”
    Justify the statement, giving valid reasons in support of your answer.

    2 marks

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Hints

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Hint 1

The Karve Committee was on village and small-scale industries.

Hint 2

Which canal shortened the route between India and Britain?

Step-by-step solution

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  1. (I) The Karve Committee (1955) recommended using village and small-scale industries for rural development. These industries are labour-intensive, so they generate more employment in rural areas and help spread income.

    2 marks

  2. (II) Under British rule more than half of India's foreign trade was restricted to Britain, and the rest was allowed only with a few countries such as China, Ceylon and Persia. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 cut transport costs and further tightened Britain's control over India's trade.

    2 marks

Answer: (I) It promoted village and small-scale industries, which are labour-intensive and create rural employment. (II) Over half of India's trade was with Britain, the rest with a few countries, and the Suez Canal (1869) tightened British control.

Where the marks are

  • Role of Karve Committee (2)
  • British monopoly over India's trade justified (2)

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