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Comparative Development Experiences of India and its NeighboursDevelopment Strategies — An Appraisal4 marksAnalyseshort answer
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q31
“India, China and Pakistan have travelled more than seven decades of developmental paths with varied results.” Justify the given statement with valid…
“India, China and Pakistan have travelled more than seven decades of developmental paths with varied results.”Justify the given statement with valid arguments.
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India, China and Pakistan maintained the same level of development until the late 1970s.
India experienced moderate growth through democratic governance, improving infrastructure and living standards, though many still rely on agriculture.
Pakistan’s growth remained slower due to political instability, reliance on foreign aid and agricultural uncertainty, though recent improvements are visible.
China, however, achieved rapid growth through market-oriented reforms under political control, significantly reducing poverty and enhancing human development with strong rural and social infrastructure support.
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