Article,
Indian Economic Development
(2014)
Abstract
1. Indian Economy on the EVE of Independence
Introduction, Low Level of Economic Development under the Colonial Rule, Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector, Foreign Trade, Demographic Condition, Occupational Structure, Infrastructure, State of Indian Economy on the EVE of Independence, Conclusion, Key Points, Questions Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
2. Indian Economy (1950–1990)
Introduction, Economic System And Central Problem, Economic Planning, The Goals of Economic Planning in India or Objectives of Five Year Plans, Appraisal of Planing In India (1950-1990), Agriculture, Industry, Trade Policy: Import Substitution, Conclusion, Key Points, Questions Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
3. Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation : An Appraisal
Introduction, Need for Economic Reforms, Components of New Economic Policy (NEP), Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation, Indian Economy During Reforms: An Assessment (Appraisal of LPG Model or Economic Reforms), Conclusion, Key Points, Questions Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills(HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs).
4. Poverty
Introduction, Meaning of Poverty, Types of Poverty: Absolute and Relative, Poverty Line, Categorising Poverty, Incidence of Poverty, Causes of Poverty, Poverty Alleviation Programme in India, Poverty Alleviation Programmes- A Critical Assessment, Conclusion, Key Points, Questions Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions.
5. Human Capital Formation in India
Introduction, Human Capital And Physical Capital, Human Development And Human Capital, Human Capital Formation (HCF), Sources of Human Capital Formation, Economic Growth and Human Capital, Importance or Role of Human Capital Formation, Problems of Human Capital Formation, Human Capital Formation in India, Education Sector in India, Conclusion, Key Points, Questions Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Values Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions.
6. Rural Development
Introduction, Meaning of Rural Development, Process of Rural Development, Rural Credit (Agricultural Credit), Agricultural Marketing System, Diversification into Productive Activities (Agricultural Diversification), Sustainable Development and Organic Farming, Conclusion, Key Points, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
7. Employment: Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues
Introduction, Basic Concepts, Nature of Employment in India, Informalisation of Indian Workforce, Unemployment, Causes of Unemployment, Extent of Unemployment in India, Key Points, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
8. Inflation
Meaning of Inflation, Types of Inflation, Demand-pull Inflation, Cost-push Inflation, Measures of Inflation in India, Inflation Trends in India, Causes of Inflation in India, Adverse Effects of Inflation, Policies to Control Inflation, Key Points, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
9. Infrastructure
Introduction, Meaning of Infrastructure, Types of Infrastructure, Role of Infrastructure (Importance), The State of Infrastructure in India, Energy, Health, Conclusion, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
10. Environment and Sustainable Development
Introduction, Environment, Environmental Issues, State of India’s Environment, Environmental Degradation: Priority Issues, Pollution Control Boards, Sustainable Development, Conclusion, Key Points, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Value Based Questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
11. Development Experiences of India: A Comparison with Neighbours
Introduction, Development Path of China and Pakistan, Comparative study of India, China and Pakistan, Development Strategies-an Appraisal, Conclusion, Question Bank, Very Short Answer Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions, Long Answer Type Questions, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
