Economy and Occupations
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What is Gross National Income (GNI)?
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GNI is the total income earned by a country's residents and businesses, including income earned from foreign investments. It is measured in US dollars and shows a country's economic performance.
Why does India have lower per capita income than Brazil despite having higher national income?
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India has a much larger population than Brazil. Per capita income = Total National Income ÷ Population. Even with higher total income, India's massive population results in lower income per person.
What are the three types of economic activities? Give one example of each.
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1. Primary activities - extracting natural resources (mining, farming, fishing) 2. Secondary activities - manufacturing and processing (automobile production, textile manufacturing) 3. Tertiary activi…
What type of economies do both India and Brazil have?
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Both India and Brazil have mixed economies where both private and public sectors operate together. They are also classified as developing economies with lower per capita incomes compared to developed …
Which country has a higher percentage of population engaged in primary activities - India or Brazil?
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India has a higher percentage of population engaged in primary activities. Around 60% of India's workforce is engaged in agriculture, while Brazil has a more balanced distribution across sectors.
Name the major coffee-producing states in Brazil.
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Minas Gerais and São Paulo are the major coffee-producing states in Brazil. Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for the last 150 years.
What makes the southeastern coast of Brazil favorable for fishing?
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The meeting of the warm Brazil current and the cold Falkland current off the southeastern coast creates excellent fishing grounds. This convergence of currents brings nutrients that support marine lif…
Which plateau in India is known as a storehouse of minerals?
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The Chhota Nagpur plateau is known as a big storehouse of different minerals. Mining is the main occupation of people in this region.
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