India Flashcards
(44 cards)
What geographical features characterize India’s location?
Peninsula with water on three sides, diverse landscape including mountains, deserts, and plains
India is located in Asia between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, bordering six countries.
What is India’s rank in terms of size among countries?
Seventh largest country in the world
As of now, India is also rapidly developing.
What is India’s current economic position globally?
Fifth largest economy in the world
Predictions suggest it will become the second largest economy by 2050.
Which organizations is India a member of?
- United Nations (UN)
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Asian Development Bank
- World Trade Organisation (WTO)
- BRICS
BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
What is the approximate population of India?
1.3 billion people
India has the second largest population in the world.
What is the literacy rate in India?
Approximately 77%
India has 22 official languages.
What is the dominant religion in India?
Hinduism (80%)
Other religions include Islam (13%) and Christianity (2.5%).
Name three biodiversity hotspots located in India.
- Eastern Himalaya
- Western Ghats
- Indo-Burma
India is the 8th most biodiverse region, containing 7% of all recorded species of plants and animals.
What is India’s GDP in 2021?
US$3.176 trillion
Since 1990, there has been a 500% increase in GDP.
What was India’s GDP per capita in 2021?
US$2,256
Annual growth of the Indian economy is approximately 8.7%.
What percentage of employment in India is still in agriculture?
43% as of 2019
This decreased from 75% in earlier years.
What were India’s main exports in 2022?
- Petroleum products
- Jewellery
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Machinery
- Clothes
Major import sources include China, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Which country is the largest investor in India’s FDI?
Singapore (27%)
Other significant investors include the USA (18%) and Mauritius (16%).
What was the total FDI inflow to India in 2021?
$45 billion
Investments in sectors like automobiles and textiles have seen significant growth.
What is the main focus of India’s Official Development Assistance (ODA)?
Focussed on the poorest states in India
In 2017, India received over $4 billion in aid, mostly from Japan.
What key educational reform occurred in India in 2009?
Primary education became free
A National Education Policy was launched in 2020 to improve education.
What percentage of India’s population lived in urban areas in 2021?
34%
This represents approximately 475 million people.
What is a significant demographic change in India due to rapid economic growth?
Increased life expectancy from 45 years in 1960 to 70 years in 2021
Other changes include falling death rates and improved healthcare access.
What is the average number of annual waste generated in India?
2.01 billion tonnes
About 90% of waste goes to landfill.
What are major causes of air pollution in India?
- Increased car ownership
- Fossil fuel power stations
- Factories
- Burning of stubble
- Construction dust
- Biomass cooking fuel
New Delhi has over 10 million vehicles contributing to pollution.
What percentage of sewage in India is treated?
30%
Major rivers like the Indus and Ganges are among the most polluted in the world.
Fill in the blank: India’s main imports include _______.
[petroleum, gold/silver, electronic goods, pearls and precious stones]
True or False: India has the largest number of voters in the world.
True
What is the impact of urbanization on rural areas in India?
Migration of younger people leaves older population in rural areas
This migration trend hampers development in rural areas.
