Human Capital Formation In India — Economics STD 12 Commerce — Question

How did Green Revolution enable the government to procure sufficient foodgrains and build its buffer stocks?

Throw light on the statement that community participation is an important aspect of good healthcare system.

Inspite of considerable environmental issues, thermal power contributes 70% towards power generation in the country. Why? What values are affected by it?

Compared to women, more men are found working in India. It has been observed that for every 100 urban females, only about 15 works. In rural areas, for every 100 rural women, only about 25 work. Why are women not working? What values are affected by it?

Government allocates forest lands to industries to use forest materials as industrial raw materials. Twelve years after setting up a paper mill in Uttar Kanara area, bamboo has been wiped out from that area. Even if a paper mill employs thousands of workers, but if they deprive the daily needs of million people, is it acceptable? What do you think?

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

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

You are residing in highly populated area of Mumbai. Due to over population your locality harms the environment, suggest any four measures to your neighbours to protect environment.

Highlight the serious threats to India's environment caused by development activities.

When was the Suez Canal opened? How did it affect the Indian economy?