Class 11 Economics - Indian Economic Development - Chapter Infrastructure NCERT Solutions | What are the various non-commercial sour

Infrastructure contributes to the economic development of a country. Do you agree? Explain.

Discuss the main drawbacks of our health care system.

What is the significance of ‘energy’? Differentiate between commercial and non-commercial sources of energy.

What is the state of rural infrastructure in India?

How do infrastructure facilities boost production?

What is a ‘global burden of disease’?

Describe the meaning of public health. Discuss the major public health measures undertaken by the state in recent years to control diseases.

How are the rates of consumption of energy and economic growth connected?

What problems are being faced by the power sector in India?

Explain the two categories into which infrastructure is divided. How are both interdependent?

What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?

What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?

What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.

Define a plan?

Who is a worker?

What is meant by environment?

Why are regional and economic groupings formed?

Why were reforms introduced in India?

Why calorie-based norm is not adequate to identify the poor?

Name some notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period?

What happens when the rate of resource extraction exceeds that of their regeneration?

Explain how the opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high.

The traditional handicrafts industries were ruined under the British rule. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Who is a casual wage labourer?

Explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development.

Keeping in view your locality, describe any four strategies of sustainable development.

In your view, is it essential for the government to regulate the fee structure in education and health care institutions? If so, why?

You are residing in a village. If you are asked to advice the village panchayat, what kinds of activities would you suggest for the improvement of your village which would also generate employment.

How will you know whether a worker is working in the informal sector?

What is sustainable development?