Main question

Recent changes in the size and structure of India’s economy.

Questions

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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Resource B

A graph showing the contributions of the 3 economic sectors to the GDP of India- 1950 to 2013.

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Resource C

An article (September, 2016) that presents information about the role of the Prime Minister as an advocate for the Service Sector.

http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/india/industry-sector-industries.html
Resource D

Sterlite industries

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.

https://www.sterlitetech.com/

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.

https://llyw.cymru/datganiad-ysgrifenedig-ymweliad-prif-weinidog-cymru-india?_ga=2.190877736.363079244.1564057413-680765782.1497127373
Resource F

https://www.ibef.org/pages/german-companies-in-india

A short report naming the German companies that are developing manufacturing and services in India.