Suggestions for dealing with the text
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 351.
1. In the text find terms and phrases dealing with the following:
the sectors of industry
education
information technology
2. Write down the figures in systematic order from highest to lowest. As a second step explain what the figures are associated with.
3. In which paragraph do you find the following terms:
aspirant patent search
capital market poverty
competitive advantage primary education
engineering college purchasing power parity
graduate quality education
institution of higher learning sales order
IT superpower self-reliance
liberalization talent
4. In your own words explain the following terms:
| post-industrial | stock exchange | ||
| literacy rate | accountant | ||
| skills | demographics | ||
| economic sluggishness | knowledge asymmetry | ||
| underemployed | eliminate | ||
| remote work | knowledge economy |
5. Education seems to be at the root of India's success as the world's top IT base. Explain why and how.
6. Explain the role of IT in India as described in the text.
7. What role did politicians play in pushing India forward?
8. Try to gather information about the role and success of education in your country.
9. Do research into the role of electronic media in your country.
a. in manufacturing
b. in the services
c. in education
10. With the help of the internet try to gather some more information on the status of the following economic sectors in India:
a. agriculture
b. manufacturing
c. services
Work in groups and present your results in class.
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