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Impact of Poverty on Population

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Extensive poverty during the colonial period contributed to:

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Extensive poverty during the colonial period contributed to:

  1. Improvement in social indicators
  2. The worsening profile of India's population ✓ Correct
  3. Rapid industrialisation
  4. Increase in foreign investment
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Extensive poverty contributed to the worsening profile of India's population.

Key Points:
  • Poverty was widespread but difficult to quantify due to lack of reliable data.
  • Combined with inadequate public health, it resulted in high mortality.
  • IMR: 218 per thousand, life expectancy: 32 years.
  • Literacy: Less than 16% (female: ~7%).

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