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East Asia India

The World’s Largest Democracy

India is the world’s largest democracy in terms of voting population and citizens

can vote at age 18. It is a parliamentary democracy. There are three branches in

its government: executive, legislative, and judicial.

Multiple Choice

The world's largest democracy in terms of voting population

• china

• france

• italy

• india

Economy and People

India: The Economy and People

India has experienced rapid (fast) economic growth over the past 30 years and

is still considered a developing economy. The country is second in the world in

food production, but much of this is used to feed its 1.3 billion people. Over one

third of India’s population lives in poverty.

Multiple Select

What type of government is India considered?

• developing

• developed

• democracy

Economy

• As a result of this new economic system, India’s economy is changing for the better. Village farming is being replaced by mechanized agriculture(using machines to farm). Fields such as construction, technology, and communications are growing.

Multiple Select

What type of industry is fueling India's growth?

• Technology

• oil

• manufacturing