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O-LevelGeographyEconomic development2217/22 · May/June 2019 · Q68 Marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows data for six states in India. [Figure 6.1]

  1. (a)(i)Complete Fig. 6.1 to show 60% of the population living above the poverty line in Maharashtra.[2]
  2. (a)(ii)What percentage of the population is living above the poverty line in Orissa?[1]
  3. (a)(iii)Which state has the lowest percentage of the population with a job?[1]
  4. (b)Do the graphs indicate a relationship between life expectancy and doctors per 100000 people? Tick the correct answer. Tick (✔) Yes, there is a positive relationship. Yes, there is a negative relationship. No, there is no relationship. Explain your answer.[2]
  5. (c)Considering all of the indicators shown on Fig. 6.1, tick one correct statement. Tick (✔ Overall the east is more developed than the west. Overall the west is more developed than the east. Overall the central states are more developed than east and west.[1]
  6. (d)Suggest why the Indian government prioritises improving water supply over improving electricity supply.[1]

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  1. [2] Line at 60% Shading for west India
  2. [1] 44
  3. [1] Orissa
  4. [2] Positive relationship - reserve mark Life expectancy is high when doctors per 100 000 is high Life expectancy is low when doctors per 100 000 is low More doctors / better health care results in longer life expectancy As doctors increase, the life expectancy increases
  5. [1] Overall the west is more developed than the east
  6. [1] Prevent spread of disease / improve health Improve life expectancy Water is essential for life / electricity is not essential

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Topic
Economic development, O-Level Geography (syllabus 2217). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level Geography, May/June 2019 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 6.

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