Question

Giving valid reasons, state whether the following statements are true or false.
There was growth in agricultural sector due to expansion of aggregate area under cultivation, during the colonial era.
The objective of World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to establish a rule based regime, in the world trade.
Economic growth with regional disparity was the main goal of planning in India.

Hint:

Support each True/False statement with historical context or institutional objectives for full clarity.

Answer 1

Incorrect.
Justification: While agricultural area expanded during the colonial era, there was no substantial or organized advancement in the agricultural sector. British policies prioritized exploitative cash crop cultivation for export, neglecting food security and productivity enhancements.
Correct.
Justification: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) was instituted to foster unrestricted and equitable trade through a structured, rules-based multilateral system. It offers a unified institutional framework for managing international trade relationships.
Incorrect.
Justification: The primary objective of Indian planning was not economic growth accompanied by regional inequality, but rather to achieve inclusive and fair development by mitigating regional disparities through balanced resource distribution and regional strategies.