Question

Explain the changes that were observed in India’s occupational structure during the British rule.

Answer 1

During the British rule, the occupational structure of India showed little sign of change:

1. Predominance of agriculture sector: About three-fourths of the workforce was directly or indirectly employed in agriculture, making it the sector with the biggest labour share.
2. Growing regional variation: The workforce's reliance on the agricultural sector decreased as a result of the growth of the manufacturing and services sectors in several regions of India, such as the Madras, Bombay, and Bengal Presidencies.