Chapter 9. India Takes Off

EIA Activity: India Takes Off

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: In 2013, GDP in India was worth US$2500.00 billion.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

2. Question

   How much of the world economy did India’s GDP value represent in 2013?

   A.

   2.76%

   B.

   3.03%

   C.

   4.00%

   D.

   5.00%

3. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. In 2012, What percentage of the population in India, calculated using the poverty headcount ratio, was considered in poverty?

   A.

   37.2%

   B.

   45.3%

   C.

   29.8%

   D.

   21.9%

4. Question

   True or False: Since 1994, India’s poverty rate has declined.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

5. Question

   True or False: In 2012, the life expectancy at birth in India was 60 years.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   What should India focus on more, increasing education or improving infrastructure? Explain.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   What should India focus on more, increasing education or improving infrastructure? Explain.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no