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Q.State any four basic features of the Indian economy.

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The Indian economy displays several basic features that together describe its overall character:

  1. A developing economy — India's per-capita income and living standards, while rising, remain below those of developed nations, and the economy is still undergoing structural transformation.
  2. A mixed economy — the public sector and private sector operate side by side, with the government both owning key enterprises and guiding the wider economy through policy.
  3. A very large population — India is one of the most populous countries in the world, giving it a very large workforce but also placing heavy pressure on resources and infrastructure.
  4. Low per-capita income relative to developed countries — even though India's total national income is large in absolute terms, dividing it among such a large population keeps average income comparatively low.
  5. Unemployment and underemployment — open unemployment in urban areas and disguised unemployment in agriculture both persist. …

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