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The Third World Development

ICSE · Class 12 · Environmental Science

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Card 1Introduction and OECD

What is the OECD, and why is it important in Third World studies?

Answer

OECD stands for Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. It was founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade, compare policy experiences, identify good practices, and c

Card 2Introduction to Third World

Why was the term Third World used during the Cold War?

Answer

It was used for countries that remained non-aligned with neither the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation nor the Communist Block. The United States, Western European nations and allies were called Firs

Card 3Introduction to Third World

Which regions were commonly included in the Third World category?

Answer

Countries with colonial pasts in Africa, Latin America, Oceania and Asia were included in the Third World category. Many of them were poor and non-industrialised.

Card 4Rural-Urban Divide

How does rural-to-urban migration affect villages?

Answer

Rural-to-urban migration reduces population in rural areas, decreases farming activity, and can lead to food insecurity. It also reduces the labour force available for agriculture, local handicrafts,

Card 5Consequences of Migration

A village loses many young workers to city jobs. What is a likely effect on farming and food supply?

Answer

Farming activity may fall because fewer people remain for agricultural work. This can reduce crop output and increase dependence on food imports.

Card 6Consequences of Migration

Why does heavy rural-to-urban migration create slums in cities?

Answer

Many migrants settle in cities without enough income for proper housing. This leads to overcrowding, unplanned settlements, poor sanitation, waterlogging, and unhealthy living conditions.

Card 7Migration

What is migration in human geography?

Answer

Migration is movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently in a new location.

Card 8Migration Types

What is the difference between internal migration and external migration?

Answer

Internal migration is movement within national borders, such as from one city or district to another. External migration is movement across borders from one country to another.

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