India & Global Development : Human and Physical

Question 1

Why do many Indian’s speak English?

Answer 1

India was a former colony of England

Question 2

When were GM Crops introduced in India?

Answer 2

1960’s

Question 3

What positive consequences did GMC have for people?

Answer 3

increased food security and helping stop consequences of drought

Question 4

Why is the fact that there are many religions in India an opportunity?

Answer 4

because it offers diversity and different cultures

Question 5

Why is the fact that there are many religions in India a threat?

Answer 5

because it causes conflict

Question 6

What is the ‘caste system’?

Answer 6

divides people into socio-economical groups

Question 7

What are the consequences of the speed of India’s population growth?

Answer 7

difficulty planning the growth so not giving people a good standard of living

Question 8

High Birth Rate + Increasing Life Expectancy =

Answer 8

overcrowding

Question 9

Overcrowding =

Answer 9

high birth rate + increasing life expectancy

Question 10

How many megacities are there expected to be in India by 2030?

Answer 10

7 megacities

Question 11

How big is India’s coastline?

Answer 11

7,500 km

Question 12

What does India’s large coastline provide?

Answer 12

international trades

Question 13

What natural disasters cause life threat and damage?

Answer 13

monsoon rainfall and tropical storms

Question 14

What aspect of the environment spreads disease

Answer 14

extreme climates