Theme C Case Study : Globalisation in India

Question 1

What percentage did the GDP of India rise in 2015?

Answer 1

7.6%

Question 2

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

Answer 2

3%

Question 3

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

Answer 3

They opened up their economy

Question 4

What year did India open their economy?

Answer 4

1991

Question 5

What organisation is India apart of now?

Answer 5

G20 (Largest 20 economies in the world)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Large English speaking workforce
Low labour costs

Question 7

Why have many skilled Indians returned to India?

Answer 7

High tech industries are now successful

Question 8

What class in India is growing?

Answer 8

The middle class

Question 9

What type of buildings are being built in India?

Answer 9

Enormous Shopping Centres

Question 10

List the two benefits of shopping centres being built in India

Answer 10

Generates retail jobs

Lets middle class spend money on Indian made products

Question 11

What standard is increasing in India?

Answer 11

Average living standard

Question 12

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

Answer 12

1990 it was 59
Risen to 68 in 2015

Question 13

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

Answer 13

50% in 1990, 74% in 2015

Question 14

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

Answer 14

455 million in 2005
Increased by 35 million

Question 15

What fraction of Indian children are malnourished?

Answer 15

1/3

Question 16

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

Answer 16

13% - wealthy household

Question 17

Less than what fraction of Indian homes have a toilet?

Answer 17

Less than 1/3

Question 18

Less than what percentage of villages in india have electricity?

Answer 18

50%

Question 19

How many millionaires did India have by 2018?

Answer 19

360,000

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Many items are imported from overseas - meaning less factory work

Question 21

What British companies operate call centres in India?

Answer 21

SkyTV and Vodafone

Question 22

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

Answer 22

20 mil in 2003
350 mil in 2008

Question 23

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

Answer 23

50%