NextQ174

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below : "In India, high-yielding seed varieties were initially brought to the State of Punjab, Haryana and portions of western Uttar Pradesh." (i) Identify the approach initiated by Indian Government in 1966. (ii) State the primary goal of this approach. (iii) Describe any two impacts of this approach. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below : "It is an arrangement in which a firm hires some specialized firm(s) to carry out some of its activities (which were earlier being performed by itself). These service hirings could be from local / international markets." (i) Identify the indicated outcome of the globalisation process. (ii) State any two factors responsible for making India as an important source of these activities. (iii) Explain examples of services that have expanded due to advancements in information technology.

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Question 173

(i) ``During the planning period, a roadmap was drawn for the development of the public sector with an objective to achieve self-reliant economic growth.'' Defend or refute the given statement, giving valid reasons in support of your answer. (ii) Define `globalisation'. State and discuss any one advantage of globalisation. (i) ``In 1955, the Karve Committee noted the possibility of using small-scale industries for promoting rural development.'' Briefly discuss the basis behind the need for promoting small-scale industries. (ii) Define `Land Ceiling'. List any two hurdles that were faced in the implementation of land reforms.

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