Why were IMF and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development formed ?
(i) IMF-To deal with external surpluses and deficits of its member nations.
(ii) IBRD – To finance post-war reconstruction.
Explain what is referred to as the G-77 countries. In what ways can G-77 be seen as a reaction to the activities of the Bretton Woods twins?
Explain the three types of movements or flows within international economic exchange. Find one example of each type of flow which involved India and Indians, and write a short account of it.
What were the main reasons for the attraction of Europeans to Africa ? [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2014]
Give two examples of different types of global exchanges which took place before the seventeenth century, choosing one example from Asia and one from the Americas.
India played a crucial role in the late 19th century world economy”. Explain. [CBSE 2014]
Why thousands of people fled Europe for America in the 19th century ?
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Why did thousands of people flee away from Europe to America in the 19th century ? Give any three reasons. [CBSE Sept. 2010]
How was the income received from trade surplus with India used by Britain ? [CBSE 2008 (D)]
Name any two countries which became major supplier of wheat during the First World War.
"Food offers many examples of long distance cultural exchange."Explain. [CBSE Sept. 2011]
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Assess with examples the contribution of food to the process of globalisation of the early periods. [CBSE 2012]
Why was there a need for clearing lands in Britain during the nineteenth century ? Explain any three reasons.
[CBSE Comp. (D) 2008]
India played a crucial role in the late 19th century world economy.” Explain by giving an example.
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What was the importance of the Indian trade for the Britishers ?
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How did India play a crucial role in the nineteenth century world economy ? Explain with examples. [CBSE Comp. (O) 2008]
Why China and other Asian countries became attractive destination for investment by foreign MNC's ?
"European conquests produced many painful economic, social and ecological changes through which the colonised societies were brought into the world economy."Explain. [CBSE 2015]
Explain the impact of the First World War on Britain.
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How did the First World War change the economic life of the people in Britain ? Explain. [CBSE 2008 (D)]
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Describe in brief the world economic conditions of the post First World War period. [CBSE 2010 (D), Sept. 2012, 2013]
Explain the consequences of the Second World War.
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Describe in brief the destruction caused during the Second World War. [CBSE 2010 (O), Sept. 2012]
Define the term ‘Trade Surplus’. How was the income received from trade surplus with India used by Britain? [CBSE 2010, 2012, 2011]
Highlight three main features of life of African people before the coming of Europeans. [CBSE 2013]
Give three examples to show that the world changed with the discovery of new sea routes to America. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011, 2012]
What was mass production? Explain its impact on the world economy of earlier 20th century.
Mention any two factors which were responsible for price rise of food grains in Britain in the late 18th century.