Economy and Occupations — Flashcards

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India and Brazil both have developing mixed economies. A mixed economy means both public and private sectors play a role. Both countries are still developing, so their income levels and industrial gro…

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India's national income is higher, but the income has to be shared among a very large population. So each person's share is smaller. India's size and population are much larger, which lowers per capit…

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Per capita income means the average income per person in a country. It is found by dividing the national income by the total population. It helps compare living standards between countries.

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The USA is a developed country. Its population is well educated, and it has strong modern technology, many patents, and mechanical strength. India and Brazil are developing countries and are still imp…

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The three main types are primary, secondary, and tertiary activities. Primary activities use natural resources directly, secondary activities involve manufacturing and construction, and tertiary activ…

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Agriculture is a primary activity because it depends directly on natural resources like land, soil, water, and climate. It includes growing crops and rearing animals.

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Subsistence agriculture means farming mainly for family use and local needs, not for large-scale sale. Indian agriculture is mainly of this type.

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Around 60% of land in India is under cultivation. This is one reason agriculture plays a major role in the Indian economy.