WorksheetsIndia's environment and economics
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the 5th leading cause of death in India?
air pollution
water pollution
cancer
heart attack
What fuels used for cooking by many Indians release toxic fumes?
Coal
Natural gas
Electricity
Solar energy
Air pollution as depicted in the images can lead to serious health effects.
Respiratory issues and lung disease
Mild skin irritation and eye strain
Improved lung performance and increased energy
No significant health effects
Air pollution impacts daily life, as illustrated in the images shown.
It negatively affects health, outdoor activities, and the overall environment.
It enhances daily life by promoting cleaner air.
It has no noticeable impact on daily activities.
It only affects industrial areas without influencing everyday living.
India is experiencing a growing problem related to what?
Pollution
Population
Crime
all of the above
What types of waste are dumped into the Ganges River daily? Choose the correct combination.
Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and human waste
Only industrial waste
Only agricultural waste
Only human waste
Determine the percentage of sickness caused by waterborne diseases in India.
10%
40%
80%
100%
65% of India's people live in
urban areas.
rural areas
What does 'arable' mean?
destroyed by water pollution
farmable land
causes sicknesses
Fill in the blank: Many of the people in India still live in poverty. This is due to so many people not being ____.
educated
trained
experienced
skilled
The conditions of the cities in India are:
Overpopulated, polluted and unsanitary
Modern and well-structured
Peaceful and serene
Clean and organized
The two most valuable natural resources in India are _______.
land and water supply
electricity
water pollution
corn
What are the two most important crops in India?
wheat and corn
rice and cotton
rice and wheat
corn and rice
Which of the following is NOT a reason why girls are uneducated in India?
schools lack bathroom facilities
child marriage
they must work in the home
they don't care to be educated
Why is English taught in every school?
It provides opportunities for higher education.
It is the only subject offered.
It is not important at all.
It is popular.
What is India's literacy rate ?
75.5%
74%
80.2%
82.5%
Outsourcing is where American companies pay Indian individuals to work for them. True or False?
True
False
Fill in the blank: Even though the pay may be small, outsourcing gives Indians an opportunity to have a job in an ________ country, where jobs could be hard to come by.
overpopulated
developed
industrialized
resource-rich
The Indian government is investing in several infrastructure improvements such as new highways, railways, and urban transportation systems. This is an example of investing in
human capital
capital resources
natural resources
entrepreneurship
The Indian government faces challenges in improving water and air pollution. Which of the following is the most accurate reason why?
Lack of public awareness.
it is hard to keep up with the growing population.
The government is not concerned.
India is a developing country because of each of the following EXCEPT
lack of infrastructure
lack of access to education
lack of access to healthcare
not enough people to make goods and provide services
What language is taught in every Indian school?
Hindi
Chinese
English
Spanish
The literacy rate for girls is lower than for boys?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a way that India's government supports entrepreneurs?
provides funding
provides training
tells them what they must produce
How much money do many Indians live on each day?
$1.90
$2.15
$5.00
$7.35
Most Indians live in rural areas and work in agricultural fields. What is the problem?
they don't have enough seeds to plant
only half the land is arable
people are moving to cities
cows are sacred
All of the following are examples of outsourcing, EXCEPT
call centers
banking services
telecommunications
restaurant services
Which of the following does NOT desribe an urban area?
lots of farmland
lots of buildings
crowded streets
congested traffic
Which of the following does NOT describe a rural area?
lots of farmland
crowded streets
small villages
few roads
How many people rely on the Ganges River?
more than one billion
more than 40 million
more than 400 million
everybody
What is most polluted river in the world?
Amazon River
Mississippi River
Nile River
Ganges River
India's literacy rate has grown since independence was gained in 1947. This is because they have invested in
human capital
capital resources
natural resources
entrepreneurship
The government of India builds buildings for and trains people to work in call centers. This is because of jobs created from
outsourcing
industrialization
water pollution
air pollution
What natural resource do Indians use as fuel for their factories, to heat their homes and cook food?
rice
wheat
coal
firewood
Many people in India lack access to toilets, clean water and electricity. This is due to a lack of investment in
human capital
capital resources
natural resources
entrepreneurship
Which of the following issues causes the government to struggle with the water and air pollution problems?
overpopulation
lack of education
lack of healthcare
all of the above
India's two most important natural resources are
rice and wheat
forests and water supply
coal and iron ore
What is the population of India?
1.429 million
1.429 billion
14.29 million
14.29 billion
Which of the following does NOT describe unsanitary conditions found in India's urban areas?
sewage is in the streets
trash is not picked up regularly
sewage systems function properly
rats run through the streets
Why are people migrating from rural areas to the urban areas?
to grow more crops
to get married
to find jobs
to enjoy more life has to offer
Match each type of waste to its description.
Industrial waste
chemicals produced by manufacturing
human waste
waste, like sewage, produced by people
agricultural waste
waste produced from farming and animals
India has the world's (a) largest economy.
Many Indian citizens struggle to afford food and shelter.
true
false
India has a high standard of living.
true
false
Air pollution is increasing in India because of an increase in population. This causes there to be
more cars used and more factories built
fewer entrepreneurs
65% of Indians live in ________ areas.
urban
rural
