India Flashcards
India’s site
It has a long coastline with deep water making it good for ports and trade
India’s situation
Location is between the large markets of south east Asia and China, the Middle East and Africa and Europe.
Who was India colonised by?
Britain and other European countries
Economy was designed to support trade of goods that were wanted in Britain
When did India globalise?
1991
What was the gdp increase in India?
$1 trillion to $7 trillion between 1991 and 2014
How did they increase FDI?
Reduced tariffs and taxes
Opened markets
Positives of rapid economic growth in India
Growth of TNCs
Increase in life expectancy and literacy rate
Benefits often focused on urban areas
Negatives of rapid economic growth
Some TNCs exploit workers with long hours, low wages and poor conditions
Not all benefit from globalisation
How has rapid economic growth changed India’s international role.
Largest Democracy – Ongoing challenge to maintain strong Government
Increasingly influential with climate change. Aiming for net zero by 2075 (strong commitment although slightly after other nations who are aiming for 2050).
Member of G20 for worlds largest economies and has greater influence due to its rapid development.
Name of Top down development in India
Narmada river scheme
Why was Narmada river needed?
Increasing water, food and energy as India continues to develop
Positives of Narmada river scheme
The Sardar Sarovar Dam will provide 3.5 billion litres of drinking water and hydroelectric power. This will help major cities in India.
Farmers will benefit from the water which they can use to grow crops and rear animals.
Negatives of Narmada river scheme
234 local villages will be flooded by the dam, forcing 320,000 people out.
Electricity is too expensive for many in rural areas.
Religious and historic sites have been flooded.
What is the bottom up development for India?
Biogas
Who is biogas funded by?
ASTRA
