India Flashcards
What are the human and physical characteristics of India?
India has a large, diverse population and major cities, with physical features like the Himalayas, rivers, plains, and a tropical climate.
How can the level of development of a country be judged?
A country’s development can be judged by indicators like GDP per capita, literacy rates, life expectancy, healthcare, education, and the Human Development Index.
How developed is India?
India is a developing country with strong economic growth but faces challenges in poverty, inequality, and infrastructure, along with disparities in healthcare and education.
How does India’s past explain it’s present? What is the impact of colonisation?
India’s colonial past under British rule led to economic exploitation, social divisions, and hindered development. However, the struggle for independence helped shape its democratic values and political system today.
Explain how has India become an interdependent country as it depends on other countries and other countries depend on India for trade, tourism, investment and migration.
India has become interdependent with other countries through trade, tourism, investment, and migration. It exports goods, attracts tourists, receives investments, and benefits from a large diaspora, creating mutual economic ties.
