What is the significance of ‘energy’? Differentiate between commercial and non-commercial sources of energy.
Energy is the most important component of economic infrastructure. It is a critical aspect of the development process of a nation. It is essential for industries as no commodity is produced without using energy. Nowadays, energy is used even in the agricultural sector. It is needed to operate tube-wells, tractors and thrashers. It is also required in houses for cooking. One cannot even think of a day without electricity and other sources of energy like petrol, LPG, etc. So, we can say that energy is the lifeline of the entire production activity.
Commercial Energy | Non Commercial Energy |
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i. The sources of energy that are available to the users at some price are referred to as commercial energy. ii. This form of energy is used for commercial purposes. iii. For example, coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity. |
i. The sources of energy that are usually available freely to the users are referred to as non-commercial energy. ii. This form of energy is used for domestic consumption. iii. For example, Firewood, agricultural waste, animal waste (cow dung). |
Infrastructure contributes to the economic development of a country. Do you agree? Explain.
Discuss the main drawbacks of our health care system.
What are the various non-commercial sources of energy?
What is the state of rural infrastructure in India?
How do infrastructure facilities boost production?
What is a ‘global burden of disease’?
Describe the meaning of public health. Discuss the major public health measures undertaken by the state in recent years to control diseases.
What problems are being faced by the power sector in India?
How are the rates of consumption of energy and economic growth connected?
Explain the two categories into which infrastructure is divided. How are both interdependent?
What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?
What are the two major sources of human capital in a country?
What do you mean by rural development? Bring out the key issues in rural development.
Define a plan?
Who is a worker?
What is meant by environment?
Why are regional and economic groupings formed?
Why were reforms introduced in India?
Why calorie-based norm is not adequate to identify the poor?
Name some notable economists who estimated India’s per capita income during the colonial period?
What were the main causes of India’s agricultural stagnation during the colonial period?
Mention the various indicators of human development.
What programmes has the government adopted to help the elderly people and poor and destitute women?
Describe the path of developmental initiatives taken by Pakistan for its economic development.
Why is it necessary to became a member of WTO?
Raj is going to school. When he is not in school, you will find him working in his farm. Can you consider him as a worker? Why?
Discuss the following as a source of human capital formation
(i) Health infrastructure
(ii) Expenditure on migration.
When was India’s first official census operation undertaken?
What do you mean by agricultural marketing?
What was the focus of the economic policies pursued by the colonial government in India? What were the impacts of these policies?