Worksheet: Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours - 2 | Economics Class 12 - Commerce PDF Download

Section 1: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: China's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy has been a significant inducer of _________.

Q2: One common parameter of human development is life expectancy, where a higher value indicates __________.

Q3: The primary goal of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is to increase _________.

Q4: The economic model adopted by China was a "Command Economy," while India and Pakistan adopted a ________ model.

Q5: India announced its first Five-Year Plan in _______.

Q6: The "Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution" in China took place from _______ to ________.

Q7: Pakistan implemented economic reforms in ________.

Q8: Rural poverty in China declined by ________ during the period from 1978 to 1989.

Q9: The Green Revolution in India led to an increase in the production of _______.

Q10: In terms of the use of modern technology, both India and Pakistan are ________.

Section 2: Assertion and Reason

Q1: Assertion: Both India and Pakistan adopted a mixed economy model.
Reason: India and Pakistan wanted to emulate China's command economy.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: China's success in rural poverty reduction was due to its comprehensive reforms in the 1980s.
Reason: India was already experiencing high growth during the 1980s.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: India has a higher proportion of its population engaged in agriculture compared to China. Reason: India's shift from agriculture to the service sector has been more gradual.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: India's success in providing health services is better than Pakistan.
Reason: Pakistan has a lower infant mortality rate.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: Pakistan's dependence on remittances has contributed to its economic slowdown.
Reason: Remittances from emigrants have a positive impact on economic growth.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Section 3: Very Short Answers

Q1: What is the primary driver of growth in China?

Q2: Name one parameter of human development.

Q3: What is the main goal of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

Q4: In what year did China initiate its economic reforms?

Q5: What is the common economic model adopted by India and Pakistan?

Q6: Name one parameter for measuring success in structural reforms in China.

Q7: What is the common goal of structural reforms in India and Pakistan?

Q8: What was the main reason for China's low population growth?

Q9: In which sector does India have a high proportion of its population engaged?

Q10: What is the common reason for India's and Pakistan's economic slowdown in the 1990s?

Section 4: Short Answers

Q1: Describe the economic strategy adopted by India to accelerate growth.

Q2: Explain the key features of China's economic strategy, including the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution.

Q3: Describe Pakistan's economic strategy, including the Green Revolution and structural reforms.

Q4: Explain the common successes in structural reforms for India and Pakistan.

Q5: Describe areas where Pakistan has an edge over India in economic development.

Q6: Explain areas where India has an edge over Pakistan in economic development.

Q7: Describe the demographic indicators for India, China, and Pakistan.

Q8: Explain the contributions of the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors to GDP in India, China, and Pakistan.

Section 5: Long Answers

Q1: Compare and contrast the economic development paths of India, Pakistan, and China from their independence to the present day.

Q2: Discuss the demographic indicators and their implications for the development of India, China, and Pakistan.

Q3: Analyze the economic contributions of the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors in India, China, and Pakistan.

Q4: Compare the human development indicators of India, China, and Pakistan, and discuss their implications for the respective countries.