Geography B - Development Dilemmas

Test yourself on Development Dilemmas! Use your general knowledge and case studies research to help you get full marks. There are 20 questions, some harder than others. Good luck!

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  • Created on: 02-02-13 18:17
What is the core region in the India case study?
Maharashtra
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What is the periphary region in the India case study?
Bihar
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What is the name of the superdam being built in Maharashtra?
The Sardar Sarovar Dam
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What is the name of the company who are encouraging cow-dung fuel in Bihar?
ASTRA
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What is the name given to a development scheme that is controlled by the government and TNCs?
Top-down
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What is the name given to a development scheme that is controlled by the local people?
Bottom-up
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Name the three main problems that poor people living in Bihar face.
Time, Fuelwood, Education
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How long will the superdam scheme in Maharashtra take to complete?
100 years
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What is the name of the model used to describe an industrialising core region?
The Multiplier Effect
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What is the name of the model used to describe a poor periphary region?
The Poverty Cycle
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How much income do people in Bihar make per year?
£75
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What percentage of households live below the poverty line in Bihar?
56%
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What is the population of India?
1.15 billion
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What is India's adult literacy percentage?
65.2%
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What does MEDC stand for?
More Economically-Developed Country
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What does LEDC stand for?
Less Economically-Developed Country
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What does NIC stand for?
Newly-Industrialised Country
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Name the three main groups that all factors of development fall under.
Social, Economic, Environmental
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Name the capital of India.
New Delhi
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What is Bihar's urbanisation percentage rate?
10%
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