Recent changes in the size and structure of India’s economy.
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Calculate the percentage of the Indian population who work in the tertiary sector (services – including construction) using the information on the pie chart on Resource A.
Use the graph on Resource B to calculate the changes in the relative contributions of the 3 economic sectors to the GDP of India between 1951 and 2013.
Use the graph on resource 2 to contrast the trends seen in the contributions of the 3 economic sectors to India’s GDP.
Give an example of a business that reflects the growth seen in India’s economy across the 3 economic sectors.
Discuss recent changes in the structure of India’s economy.
Resource A
Employment by sector (%)
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An example of a pioneering company in the manufacturing of copper wire for the fibre optic industry. It is a ‘vertically integrated’ company i.e. it includes divisions that operate in all 3 economic sectors – Sterlite mines copper/ manufactures wires / conducts research and development.
This ‘youtube’ clip outlines Sterlite’s contribution to the wider community through its commitment to raising the standard of education.
Negative aspects of rapid growth should also be addressed – this report centres on accusations of environmental pollution caused by the mining of copper in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
Resource E
A statement presenting information on the visit of The First Minister of Wales to India – November, 2014.