The term 'BIMARU' is an acronym created to represent a group of economically underdeveloped states in India.
This significant term was coined by the well-known Indian demographer Asish Bose.
The acronym traditionally refers to the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, highlighting their developmental challenges.
What was one of the major characteristics of India's economy at the time of independence in 1947?