Question

"During the colonial period, the occupational structure showed lopsided movements.” Do you agree with the given statement? Justify your answer with valid arguments.

Hint:

For economic policy questions, always support your stance with real-world examples and logical reasoning.

Answer 1

Yes, The occupational structure during the colonial period showed lopsided movements as:
1. Parts of Madras Presidency, Bombay and Bengal witnessed a decline in the dependence of the workforce on the agricultural sector with a commensurate increase in the manufacturing and the services sectors.
2. There had been an increase in the share of workforce in agriculture in states such as Orissa, Rajasthan and Punjab.