What is the full form of GDP?
G-gross, D-domestic, P-product
What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha member?
The tenure of a Rajya Sabha member is 6 years.
Fill in the blanks:
"Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or ______________ between countries"
"Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or *interconnection* between countries"
At what degree is the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?
Tropic of Cancer: 23.4.S
Tropic of Capricorn:23.4.N
What are the main challenges the economy of India is facing?
The few main challenges India’s economy is facing are; poverty, unemployment, poor education, population density and private debt.
Which Indian states border Pakistan?
The Indian states that border Pakistan are: Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir
What are 3 negative impacts of globalisation?
An excess amount of visitors, tourists littering, tourists creating noise pollution, and excess amount of private transport usage.
Name 3 physical features of India with one example each.
Mountain Ranges: The Himalayas, Western ghats,
Deserts: Thar, Kutch,
Oceans: Indian Ocean
What are the primary sectors which contribute to India’s economy?
The primary sectors which contribute to India’s economy are; agriculture, fishing, mining and forestry
How many Union Territories are part of India? Name 5 or more.
There are 8 Union Territories in India. They are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Pondicherry.
Why is illiteracy a major barrier to development of India?
Leaves a quarter of India without basic reading and writing skills, as well as gender discrimination and income imbalances lead to illiteracy.
Name 3 sustainable cities in India
Chandigarh, Mysore and Indore
Currently, who is the finance minister of India?
Nirmala Sitharaman is the current finance minister of India.
"In a democracy, the governance lies with the people, who have elected representatives to make decisions on their behalf. In a republic, the power to govern lies with a select group of elected members."
Is this statement true or false?
The statement is true.
Communism is when every person in the community has an equal share of the various elements of production, distribution, and exchange of resources.
Is this true or false?
False, this is the definition of Socialism
Which part of the Himalayas is covered with dense forests?
a)Northern b) Eastern c)China d) Chennai
The northern part of the Himalayas is covered in dense forests.
What is India’s current GDP growth rate?
India’s current GDP growth rate is 7%.
Which part of Kashmir is part of Pakistan?
Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK) is part of Pakistan.
What are two causes of unemployment in India?
Geographical immobility, Population explosion, Defective education system
Name 2 safaris in India
Ranthambore national park, Kanha national park, Kaziranga national park