Distinguish between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’.
Different between ‘Green Revolution’ and ‘Golden Revolution’ are:
Green Revolution | Golden Revolution |
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1. The combined use of HYV seeds and increased use of fertilisers and developed irrigation facilities jointly to increase the production of rice and wheat. This increase in the production of the foodgrains is known as the Green Revolution. 2. It led to increase in the production, especially, of rice and wheat. 3. As a result of this revolution, India became self- sufficient in the production of wheat and rice. |
1. The rapid growth in the production of the horticultural crops such as fruits, vegetables, tuber crops, flowers, etc. is known as Golden Revolution. 2. It led to increase in production of fruits, vegetables, flowers, aromatic plants, spices, etc. 3. As a result of this revolution, India became a world leader in the production of mangoes, bananas, coconut and spices. |
Compare and contrast the development of India, China and Pakistan with respect to some salient human development indicators.
How is RBI controlling the commercial banks?
Explain the steps taken by the government in developing rural markets.
What are the functions of the environment?
Distinguish between the following
(i) Strategic and Minority sale
(ii) Bilateral and Multi-lateral trade
(iii) Tariff and Non-tariff barriers.
Why was the public sector given a leading role in industrial development during the planning period?
Infrastructure contributes to the economic development of a country. Do you agree? Explain.
Match the following:
1. Prime Minister 3. Quota 4. Land Reforms 5. HYV Seeds 6. Subsidy |
A. Seeds that give large proportion of output C. Chairperson of the planning commission D. The money value of all the final goods and services produced within the economy in one year. E. Improvements in the field of agriculture to increase its productivity F. The monetary assistance given by government for production activities. |
Find the odd man out (i) owner of a saloon (ii) a cobbler (iii) a cashier in Mother Dairy (iv) a tuition master (v) transport operator (vi) construction worker.
Highlight any two serious adverse environmental consequences of development in India. India’s environmental problems pose a dichotomy — they are poverty induced and, at the same time, due to affluence in living standards — is this true?
How has women’s health become a matter of great concern?
Account for the current environmental crisis.
Why was the public sector given a leading role in industrial development during the planning period?
Explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development.
What is the state of rural infrastructure in India?
What happens when the rate of resource extraction exceeds that of their regeneration?
What are the indicators of educational achievement in a country?
Explain ‘growth with equity’ as a planning objective.
State any four pressing environmental concerns of India. Correction for environmental damages involves opportunity costs — explain.
Explain the Great Leap Forward campaign of China as initiated in 1958.