Indian Economy 1950-1990 — Economics STD 12 Commerce — Question

Industrial sickness is a major area of concern for our country. Enumerate the various causes of industrial sickness.

Why did “Growth oriented Approach" of the government proved to be ineffective?

List the factors responsible for land gradation in India.

How did the two scholars Shaheen Rafi Khan and Damian Killen envisage poverty?

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions from 1 to 3.
India realized the significance of human capital in financial development in its early stages. The Seventh Five Year Plan says, ‘Human Resource improvement has essentially to be appointed a key part in any development technique, especially in a nation with such a grand population. The reason for this action plan being:
Higher Productivity of Physical Capital: Human capital boosts the productivity of physical capital as skillful and professional operatives can understand and function the machines or guidelines efficiently than untrained operatives. Human Capital encourages the advancement of new techniques for production and this results in the increase of economic development in the shape of an increase in GDP.

1. In which five year plan, India realised the importance of Human capital?

1. Sixth
2. Seventh
3. Eighth
4. Ninth

2. Human capital formation is very important especially for the nations which have ________ population.

1. Small
2. Very Small
3. Large
4. None of these

3. Human capital leads to an increase in ______________?

1. Quality of life
2. Standard of living
3. Both (a) and (b)
4. None of these

Highlight the prerequisites for private investment in the infrastructure sector in India.

Explain the meaning of economic activities with the help of relevant examples.

How do the following factors contribute to the environmental crisis in India? What problem do they pose for the government?
Air pollution.

Why is it not easy to maintain an employment growth rate of 2 percent for a country like India?

‘To measure the extent of development in an economy, liberty indicators should be considered along with other socio-economic parameters.’ Do you agree with the given statement? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.