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• What type of country is India classified as?


  Developing country
• How has globalisation influenced India's economic development?


  It has positively influenced economic development but also has negative effects.
• How many emerging economies are there that could potentially overtake the USA?


  Four
• What is the projected population of seven Indian cities by 2030?


  Greater than 10 million people
• What is the current population of India?

  1. 39 billion people
• How many megacities are currently in India?


  Five
• What is the literacy rate in India?


  74.4%
• Why are rural literacy rates lower than urban literacy rates in India?


  Rural villages can be very isolated from services and may lack access to education.
• What is the main source of income in rural villages in India?


  Agricultural work
• In which international organisations is India an active member?

  UN and G20
• What role does India play in peacekeeping missions?


  India participates in peacekeeping missions in developing nations.
• What is notable about India's democracy?

  It has the largest number of voters in the world.
• What political disagreements does India have with its neighboring countries?


  India has deployed the military to settle border disagreements with China.
• How many tourists visit India each year?

  10 million tourists
• What is one of the seven wonders of the world located in India?

  Taj Mahal

  
• What is Bollywood known for?


  It is one of the largest film industries in the world.
• Which religions originated in India?

  Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
• What is the significance of religion in India's culture?


  Religion is very important to India's culture.
• What is India's rank in terms of the size of its economy?


  Fifth largest economy in the world
• What has contributed to the increased rate of economic growth in India?

  India's trade becoming more globalised
• What does GDP stand for?


  Gross Domestic Product
• What are some positive effects of globalisation in India?


  It benefits social and economic aspects of life.
• What is outsourcing in the context of India's economy?


  Hiring Indian companies to set up customer support call centres.
• Why do TNCs choose India for outsourcing?


  Because many graduates are well-spoken in English.
• What is glocalisation?


  Tailoring products to entice more sales in local markets.
• What are some negative effects of TNCs in India?


  Exploitation of workers and unsafe working conditions.
• What are the impacts of urbanisation in India?


  Loss of natural greenfield land and destruction of the environment.
• How many lakes have been emptied, filled, or built over in Bengaluru?


  19 lakes
• What is a consequence of rural-urban migration in India?


  Rural areas may lack a young working population.
• What challenges do migrants face when moving to cities in India?


  Many migrants come with little savings and may end up homeless.
• What are the benefits and costs of globalisation in India?


  Benefits:

  • Economic growth
  • Increased job opportunities
  • Access to international markets

  
  

  Costs:

  • Exploitation of workers
  • Environmental degradation
  • Loss of cultural identity
• What are the mixed impacts of rural-urban migration in India?


  • Urban areas gain a working population
  • Rural areas may face a shortage of farmers
  • Increased pressure on urban infrastructure
  • Growth of slums and unsafe living conditions