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CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 1 · Q33
(a) (i) Explain any two similar developmental strategies followed by India and Pakistan in post 1947 era. (ii) State and discuss any two reasons for…
(a)(i)
Explain any two similar developmental strategies followed by India and Pakistan in post $\displaystyle 1947$ era.
(ii)
State and discuss any two reasons for slow economic growth in Pakistan.
OR
(b)(i)
“China used the tool of Special Economic Zones for its economic development very effectively.”
Justify the given statement with valid explanation.
(ii)
Mention and discuss any two indicators of human development, where China has performed well.
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
Similar developmental strategies were adopted by India and Pakistan for their respective development paths as:
Both the nations have followed the path of mixed economic system involving the public as well as the private sector.
Both India and Pakistan adopted import substitution policy in order to protect their domestic industries from foreign competition.
(ii)
The reasons for the slow growth in Pakistan are:
Volatile performance of agriculture sector: Pakistan experienced uneven agricultural growth, food supply situation which were dependent on good harvest and not on the institutional process of technical change.
Increasing dependence on foreign funds: Pakistan faced the problems of overdependence on remittances, rising foreign loans and increased difficulty in paying back the loans.
(i)
The setting up of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in China led to a substantial increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the economy. With the massive inflow of foreign capital and technology, the productive capacity increased manifold, thereby contributing to the rapid economic development of China.
(ii)
The two indicators of human development, where China has performed well are:
Maternal Mortality Rate: The Maternal Mortality Rate in China is low due to better public health facilities.
Poverty: The proportion of the population below the poverty line in China has reduced over time.
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