In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 17, titled "Comparative Development of India & Neighbors," students examine the socio-economic development trajectories of India and its neighboring countries such as China and Pakistan. The chapter delves into comparative statistics on GDP, population, human development indices, and sectoral contributions, highlighting the similarities and differences in their growth patterns.

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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Economics Chapter 17: Comparative Development of India & Neighbors. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1- The Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign in China focused on_________.

(a) Widespread industrialisation           (b) New agricultural strategy

(c) Privatisation           (d) Economic reforms

2. Identify the correct alternative with reference to the following statement:

―Between 1966 – 76, Mao introduced this movement under which professionals and students were asked to work and learn from real life situations prevailing in the countryside of China.‖

(a) Commune System          (b) Great Leap Forward

(c) Open Door Policy           (d) Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution

3. Statement 1: China introduced structural economic reforms on its own, without any pressure.

Statement 2: Scholars argue that in India, the economic reforms process led to the worsening of all the economic indicators.

In the light of the given statements, choose the correct alternatives from the following:

(a) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

(b) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

(c) Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.

(d) Both Statements 1 and 2 are false

4. China initiated _______ in 1958, that aimed at industrializing the country on a massive scale.

(a) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution           (b) Setting up of Special Economic Zones

(c) Introduction of Economic Reforms           (d) The Great Leap Forward Campaign

5. Arrange the following events of China in chronological order and choose the correct alternative:

(i) Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (ii) Great Leap Forward Campaign

(iii) Introduction of Economic Reforms (iv) First Five Year Plan

(a) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)           (b) (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)           (c) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)          (d) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Economics Chapter 17: Comparative Development of India & Neighbors. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 17, "Comparative Development of India & Neighbors," students gain insights into the development patterns of India, China, and Pakistan. The chapter focuses on the similarities and divergences in their growth strategies, highlighting critical areas for policy interventions to enhance regional cooperation and sustainable growth.