Question

“During the colonial period, a number of socio-economics indicators were in a dilapidated state."

List any three such indicators that led to the worsening of India's demographic profile.

Answer 1

India’s demographic indicators were in a dilapidated state during the colonial period as:

● The overall literacy level was less (below 16%).

● Life expectancy was very low (32 years).

● Alarming infant mortality rate (218/1000).