"At the time of independence, both India and Pakistan inherited similar colonial economic structures. Both the nations adopted many similar economic planning strategies." Explain any two such similarities in the developmental path of India and Pakistan. "In 1958, China launched the Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign with a definite aim." (i) State the rationale behind the introduction of the Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign. (ii) State any two failures of the Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign.

Question

Accepted Answer

Similar economic planning strategies at time of independence:

1. Mixed Economy Model:
- State-led development
- Co-existence of public and private sectors

2. Import Substitution:
- Protection of domestic industries
- Tariff barriers on imports

3. Five-Year Plans:
- Planned development approach
- State-led investment

4. Green Revolution:
- Agricultural modernization
- Introduction of HYV seeds

These similarities show how both countries inherited similar colonial structures and adopted comparable development strategies.