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Unit 2 Geography CCEA GCSE > Theme C Case Study : Globalisation in India > Flashcards

Theme C Case Study : Globalisation in India Flashcards

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1
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What percentage did the GDP of India rise in 2015?

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7.6%

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2
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In the 1970s, what percentage has india’s economy grown by?

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3%

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In current times, why is india’s economy growth rapid?

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They opened up their economy

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4
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What year did India open their economy?

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1991

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5
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What organisation is India apart of now?

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G20 (Largest 20 economies in the world)

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6
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List two reasons why MNC’s are attracted to India.

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Large English speaking workforce
Low labour costs

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7
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Why have many skilled Indians returned to India?

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High tech industries are now successful

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8
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What class in India is growing?

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The middle class

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9
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What type of buildings are being built in India?

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Enormous Shopping Centres

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10
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List the two benefits of shopping centres being built in India

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Generates retail jobs

Lets middle class spend money on Indian made products

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11
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What standard is increasing in India?

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Average living standard

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12
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What was the life expectancy rate in 1990 in India and what was it in 2015?

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1990 it was 59
Risen to 68 in 2015

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13
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What was the percentage of adult literacy rate in India in 1990 compared to 2015?

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50% in 1990, 74% in 2015

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14
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In 2005 how many Indian people were living on $1.25 a day and what has this number increased by since 1981?

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455 million in 2005
Increased by 35 million

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15
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What fraction of Indian children are malnourished?

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1/3

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16
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What percentage of children in India are obese and typically what type of household are they from?

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13% - wealthy household

17
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Less than what fraction of Indian homes have a toilet?

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Less than 1/3

18
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Less than what percentage of villages in india have electricity?

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50%

19
Q

How many millionaires did India have by 2018?

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360,000

20
Q

In India, why is there less jobs for those with little education?

A

Many items are imported from overseas - meaning less factory work

21
Q

What British companies operate call centres in India?

A

SkyTV and Vodafone

22
Q

How many phones were there in india in 2003 and what was it in 2008?

A

20 mil in 2003
350 mil in 2008

23
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What percentage of Indian children under 5 years old are malnourished?

A

50%

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