All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Which of the following industries was operational in India at the time of independence?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 1 Question Paper (28-Aug-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Iron and steel industry

Historical Industries Operational in India at Independence

The question asks to identify which industry was active in India around the time of its independence in 1947.

Industry Operational Status Analysis

Let's analyze the status of each industry during India's independence period:

  • Iron and steel industry: This industry was well-established before 1947. Companies like Tata Iron and Steel Company (established in 1907) were already operational, contributing significantly to India's industrial base.
  • Electronics industry: The modern electronics industry, especially involving semiconductors and consumer electronics, began developing significantly in India much later, primarily in the post-independence era.
  • Aerospace industry: While rudimentary aircraft manufacturing or assembly might have existed, a full-fledged aerospace industry, including design and large-scale production, was not operational in India at the time of independence.
  • Automobile industry: Similar to aerospace, the large-scale automobile manufacturing sector developed substantially after independence. Some assembly operations might have existed, but it wasn't a major operational industry.

Conclusion on Historical Industries

Based on the historical context, the iron and steel industry is the sector that was clearly operational in India at the time of independence.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Which steel plant was established with Russian collaboration in Durg district of Chattisgarh and started production in 1959?
  2. Which state has the largest number of Cotton mills and most of them produce yarn rather than cloth?
  3. Select the industry in which goods are produced in the home of the producer.
  4. Which two steel plants were set up in collaboration with Russia (former USSR)?
  5. Four animals have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd one.
  6. Which of the following government Company manages steel plants in India?
  7. Steel Authority of India Limited is an example of:
  8. In which Indian city was the first successful Cotton mill set up?
  9. The Thal Heavy Water Plant was commissioned in _____.
  10. Rourkela, Bhilai, Bokaro, Visakhapatnam etc are centres for:

Important Questions from Industrial Sector

  1. With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :

    1. All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund coverage.

    2. All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment.

    3. The government can by a Notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.

    Which of the above statements are correct?

  2. With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements :

    1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and Sanitation sector.

    2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

    3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

  3. Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in

  4. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

  5. With reference to the usefulness of the byproducts of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

    1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 

    2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 

    3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. 

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
RRB Technician
October 06, 2026
RRB JE
October 27, 2026
RRB ALP
November 03, 2026
Test Series
RRB NTPC img
Railways
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 New Mock Test Series
1580 Tests 2 Tests Free
544 Attempts
4.3(498)
English, Hindi, Telugu +7 More

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App