geography

• What type of country is India classified as?

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

  It has positively and negatively affected it
• How many emerging economies are there including India?

  Four
• Which countries are included in the emerging economies with India?

  Brazil, Russia, India, and China
• What is India's population as of now?

  1.39 billion people
• How many megacities is India projected to have by 2030?

  Seven megacities
• Name one of the five megacities in India.

  New Delhi
• What percentage of India's population is literate?

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

  Rural villages may lack access to education
• What is the main source of income in rural villages in India?

  Agricultural work
• What is the capital of India?

  New Delhi
• What are the four emerging economies that could potentially overtake the USA in global importance?

  Brazil, Russia, India, China
• What is the current population of India?

  1.39 billion
• How many megacities (cities with population over 10 million) are projected to be in India by 2030?

  7
• What are the 5 megacities currently in India?

  New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai
• What is the literacy rate in India?

  74.4%
• Why are some rural villages in India isolated from services and education?

  They are very isolated and agricultural work is the main source of income
• What international organizations is India a member of?

  UN and G20
• What is India's role in peacekeeping missions?

  India takes part in peacekeeping missions in developing nations
• What is the largest film industry in the world?

  Bollywood (Hindi cinema)
• What are the four main religions that originated in India?

  Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
• What is India's current GDP ranking in the world?

  5th largest
• What has led to India's increased economic growth in the last 20 years?

  India's trade becoming more globalized and influenced by other countries
• What are the three main reasons why India is a good choice for TNCs to outsource work to?

  1. English is the second most spoken language, 2) Lower minimum wage, 3) Large working population
• How have some TNCs tailored their products to the Indian market?

  Removed beef products and created Indian-inspired menu items
• What are some negative impacts of TNCs exploiting workers in India?

  Unsafe working conditions, poor pay, long hours, lack of worker protections
• What are some negative environmental impacts of urbanization and globalization in India?

  Loss of natural greenfield land, destruction of lakes and habitats, increased pollution
• What are some benefits and costs of rural-urban migration in India due to globalization?

  Benefits: Access to higher education and skilled jobs, Costs: Rural labor shortages, elderly care issues, growth of urban slums
• What are the key facts about India's significance in the world?

  • India is a rapidly developing nation with growing global significance
  • It is one of the four emerging economies (BRIC) that could potentially overtake the USA
  • India has the second largest population in the world at 1.39 billion people
  • India has the largest number of voters in the world, making it a major democracy
  • India is home to many international companies' offices, especially call centers and customer support
• How has globalization affected India's culture and society?

  • India's culture is rich and distinct, attracting over 10 million tourists per year
  • India is the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
  • Bollywood (Hindi cinema) is one of the largest film industries in the world
  • Globalization has led to increased migration from rural to urban areas, causing both benefits and costs
• What are the positive and negative impacts of globalization on India's economy and environment?

  Positive impacts:

  • India's GDP has steadily increased due to more globalized trade and international influence
  • TNCs have created job opportunities in cities, especially in the service sector

  
  

  Negative impacts:

  • Some TNCs have exploited workers by exposing them to unsafe conditions and poor pay
  • Urbanization and industrialization have led to environmental degradation, such as loss of greenspaces, pollution, and habitat destruction
• If you wanted to calculate the area of a circle with radius r = 5 cm, what formula would you use?

  $A =$$\pi r^2$