‘‘The size of a territory and per capita income are not directly related to human development.’’ Support the statement with examples.
The size of the territory and per capita income are not directly related to human development :- Often Smaller Countries have done better than larger ones in human development. Similarly, relatively poorer nations have been ranked higher than richer neighbours in terms of human development.
For example Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago have a higher rank than India in the human development index despite having smaller economies. Similarly, within India, Kerala performs much better than Punjab and Gujarat in human development despite having lower per capita income.
Examine the twin environmental problems that have emerged in the ‘Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area’.
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :
(10.1) Identify and name the steel plant given above. In which State is this plant located ?
(10.2) Which is the main source of power for this steel plant ? Which rail route provides transport
facilities to this plant ?
(10.3) What are the major sources of iron-ore
‘‘Indiscriminate use of water by increasing population and industrial expansion has led to degradation of the water quality considerably in India.’’ Explain the values that can help in maintaining the quality of water.
How is migration a response to the uneven distribution of opportunities over a space ? Explain the economic consequences of migration in India.
‘‘In modern times international trade is the basis of the world economy.’’ Support the statement with examples.
Classify means of communication on the basis of scale and quality into two categories. Explain any two characteristics of each category.
