Worksheet: Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours- 1 | Economics Class 12 - Commerce PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Which of the following is a common characteristic of India and its neighbouring countries' development experiences?
(a) Rapid industrialization
(b) High agricultural productivity
(c) Similar per capita income levels
(d) Dominance of the service sector

Q2: Which neighbouring country of India has shown significant progress in the manufacturing sector in recent years?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka

Q3: Which economic indicator is used to measure the standard of living in a country?
(a) GDP growth rate
(b) Human Development Index (HDI)
(c) Inflation rate
(d) Fiscal deficit

Q4: In which sector does India lag behind its neighbouring countries in terms of development?
(a) Education
(b) Agriculture
(c) Healthcare
(d) Infrastructure

Q5: Which of the following countries shares the longest border with India?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bangladesh
(c) China
(d) Pakistan

True or False

Q2: Economic development in Nepal has been primarily hindered by political instability.

Q3: Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty and improving literacy rates.

Q4: India's economic growth has been mainly driven by the agricultural sector.

Q5: Sri Lanka has a higher Human Development Index (HDI) than India.

Match the Following

Q2: Match the sector with its contribution to GDP in India:

Q3: Match the development indicator with the country having the highest value:
 

Q4: Match the issue with the neighbouring country facing it:

Q5: Match the economic challenge with the strategy adopted by India:

Short Answers

Q1: Explain the role of education in the economic development of a country.

Q2: Discuss the challenges faced by India in the agricultural sector and the strategies implemented to address them.

Q3: Examine the impact of political instability on Nepal's economic development.

Q4: Describe the role of microfinance in promoting entrepreneurship and alleviating poverty in Bangladesh.

Q5: Discuss the significance of regional cooperation among India and its neighbouring countries for mutual economic development.

Long Answers

Q1: Discuss the key factors that have influenced India's development experiences in comparison to its neighbouring countries. Highlight at least five significant aspects and provide detailed explanations for each.

Q2: Analyse the challenges India faces in its development journey compared to its neighbours. Discuss at least five major challenges and elaborate on each.

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