Topics
Field Visit
Location and Extent
- Introduction to India and Brazil
- Indian - Location, Size and Extent
- Brazil - Location, Size and Extent
- Historical Background of India
- Historical Background of Brazil
- Difference Between Post-Independence Characteristics of India and Brazil
Physiography and Drainage
- Map Study: Physical Divisions of India
- Map Study: Physical Divisions of Brazil
- Physical Division of India> The Himalayas
- Physical Division of India > North Indian Plains
- Physical Division of India > The Peninsula
- Physical Division of India > The Coastal Plains
- Physical Division of India > The Island Group
- Physical Division of Brazil> The Highlands
- Physical Division of Brazil> The Great Escarpment
- Physical Division of Brazil> The Coasts
- Physical Division of Brazil> The Plains
- Physical Division of Brazil> Islands
- Drainage of Brazil
- Drainage of India
Climate
- Map Study: Temperature and Rainfall Distribution (Brazil)
- Map Study: Temperature and Rainfall Overview (India)
- Temperature & Rainfall Graphs of Brazil
- Climate of Brazil
- Temperature & Rainfall Graphs of India
- Climate of India
Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
- Brazil Vegetation
- Indian Vegetation
- Map Study: Major Forest Types of India
- Brazil Wildlife
- Indian Wildlife
Population
- Map Study: India's Population Distribution
- Population of India
- Map Study: Brazil's Population Distribution
- Population in Brazil
- Population Composition of Brazil and India> Sex Ratio
- Population Composition of Brazil and India> Age and Sex Pyramid
- Population Composition of Brazil and India> Population Growth Rate
- Population Composition of Brazil and India> Life Expectancy
- Population Composition of Brazil and India> Literacy Rate
Human Settlements
Economy and Occupations
Tourism, Transport and Communication
- Map Study: Tourism Trends in Brazil and India
- Tourism in Brazil
- Tourism in India
- Brazil Transport
- India Transport
- Communication in Brazil
- Communication in India
Geography - Physical Divisions of India
Identification of Physical divisions
- Identification of Physical Divisions
Geography - North Indian Mountains
Himalayas
Associated mountains
- Concept of Associated Mountains
Geography - North Indian Plain Region
Deserts
- Desert
Western Plains
- Concept of Western Plains
Central Plains
- Concept on Central Plains
Delta region
- Concept of Delta Region
Eastern Plains
- Concept of Eastern Plains
Geography - Peninsular Plateau Region
Chhotta Nagpur Plateau
- Concept for Chhotta Nagpur Plateau
Malwa Plateau
- Concept on Malwa Plateau
Maharashtra Plateau
- Concept for Maharashtra Plateau
Karnataka Plateau
- Concept for Karnataka Plateau
Telangana Plateau
- Concept for Telangana Plateau
Geography - Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Eastern Ghats
- Concept on Eastern Ghats
Sahyadries
- Concept on Sahyadries
Geography - Coastal Region
- Geography - Coastal Region
Eastern coastal plain
- Coastal Region - Eastern Coastal Plain
- Concept for Western Coastal Plain
Western coastal plain
- Concept for Western Coastal Plain
Geography - Indian Islands
- Geography - Indian Islands
Eastern Islands
- Indian Islands - Eastern Islands
Western Islands
- Indian Islands - Western Islands
Geography - Practical 1
Cartography
- Concept on Cartography
Geography - Practical 2
Two dimensional diagrams
- Two Dimensional Shapes
One dimensional diagrams
- Concept on One Dimensional Diagrams
Economics - Introduction of an Economy
Introduction of an Economy
- Types of Economy
- Main Features of Economy
Economics - Basic problems of an economy solution
Solutions
Problems
- Introduction of Basic Problems of an Economy
- Problems- for Whom to Produce
- Problem - How Much to Produce
- Problem - by Whom to Produce
Economics - Inflation
Introduction
Effects of inflation
- Effects of Inflation
Measures of Inflation
- Measures of Inflation
Causes of inflation
- Causes of Inflation
Economics - Public distribution system and consumer protection
- Measures of Inflation
Public Distribution system - meaning and explanation
- Public Distribution System - Meaning and Explanation
Introduction
- Introduction of Public Distribution System and Consumer Protection
Objectives of Public Distribution system
- Objectives of Public Distribution System
Remedial Measures
- Remedial Measures Public Distribution System and Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
- Consumer Protection - Rights and Duties of Cunsumer, Food Adulteration
Drawbacks of Public Distribution system
- Drawbacks of Public Distribution System
Progress of Public Distribution system
- Progress of Public Distribution System
Notes
Trade in Brazil and India
|
Contribution of trade in GDP |
| Export, Import and Balance of Trade (Value in US $) | ||||
| India | Brazil | |||
| Year | Exports | Imports | Exports | Imports |
| 2009-10 | 178751.4 | 288372.9 | 152994.7 | 127647.3 |
| 2010-11 | 251136 | 369770 | 197356.4 | 180458.8 |
| 2011-12 | 304623.53 | 489181.3 | 256038.7 | 226243.4 |
| 2012-13 | 214099.8 | 361271.9 | 242579.8 | 223149.1 |
- Brazil mostly imports machinery, chemicals, fertilizers, wheat, heavy vehicles, mineral oil, and lubricants while exports iron ore, coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugar, tobacco, oranges, and bananas. Germany, the United States, Canada, Italy, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and India are important trading partners. About 25% of GDP is derived from trade.
- India mostly imports petroleum, machinery, pearls and other precious stones, gold and silver, paper, medicines, and textiles while largely exports tea, mangoes, coffee, spices, leather and leather goods, cotton, and silk. India's top trading partners include the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Russia and others.
- Indian firms established industrial centres throughout Brazil and invested heavily. Indian firms have made investments in IT, pharmaceuticals, energy, agribusiness, mining, engineering, and automobiles.
- Brazil's presence in India is small but significant. Brazilian firms have invested in India's automobile, information technology, mining, energy, biofuels, and footwear sectors.
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Do you know?Brazil has been the largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years. The plant, belongs originally to Ethiopia. It was first brought to Brazil by some French settlers who established in the state of Pará in the early 18th century. Coffee farms are called fazendas. |
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Do you know?Taxes are an important part of the economy and trade of any country. India has now switched to the GST (Goods and Service Tax) which aims towards one tax all over the country on various commodities and services. Brazil too has adopted the system from 1984. Like India, in Brazil too GST has various slabs. |
Example
Read the adjoining table and answer the following questions.
| Export, Import and Balance of Trade (Value in US $) | ||||
| India | Brazil | |||
| Year | Exports | Imports | Exports | Imports |
| 2009-10 | 178751.4 | 288372.9 | 152994.7 | 127647.3 |
| 2010-11 | 251136 | 369770 | 197356.4 | 180458.8 |
| 2011-12 | 304623.53 | 489181.3 | 256038.7 | 226243.4 |
| 2012-13 | 214099.8 | 361271.9 | 242579.8 | 223149.1 |
a) What is balance of trade?
b) Tell the types of balance of trades.
c) In which country export exceeds import in all the years?
d) Brazil’s balance of trade belong to which type?
e) India‘s balance of trade belong to which type?
a. The balance of trade is the difference between export and import between a given period of time. It is an important component of the Balance of Payment. It measures the economic strength of the country's economy
The balance of Trade = Export-Import
b. The balance of trade is the difference between export and import between a given period of time. The balance of trade can be of three types:
- Favourable balance/Surplus: It is the situation where exports are greater than imports. It is always good for a country to maintain a favourable BOT.
- Unfavourable balance/Deficit: It is the situation where imports are greater than exports. For every developing country, the BOT would be largely unfavourable with imports greater than exports.
- Equilibrium balance: It is the situation where imports are equal to exports. It is very difficult for any country to maintain equilibrium in BOT.
c. Exports exceed imports in all the years in Brazil. Brazil is always maintaining a favourable BOT where exports are greater than imports. It is always good for a country to maintain a favourable BOT.
d. Brazil’s BOT belongs to the favourable balance/surplus BOT category. It is the situation where exports are greater than imports. It is always good for a country to maintain a favourable BOT.
e. India’s BOT belongs to the unfavourable balance/deficit category. It is the situation where imports are greater than exports. For every developing country, the BOT would be largely unfavourable with imports greater than exports.
Key Points: Trade in Brazil and India
- India imports more than it exports, showing a negative balance of trade, while Brazil has a positive balance in most years.
- India mainly exports tea, spices, textiles, and leather goods, while Brazil exports iron ore, coffee, sugar, and soybeans.
- India’s major trading partners are the USA, UK, Japan, China, and Russia; Brazil trades with Germany, the USA, and Argentina.
- BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is a group of developing countries promoting trade and cooperation.
- India and Brazil invest in each other’s sectors, like IT, energy, mining, automobiles, and agriculture.
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Read the adjoining table and answer the following questions.
| Export, Import and Balance of Trade (Value in US $) | ||||
| India | Brazil | |||
| Year | Exports | Imports | Exports | Imports |
| 2009-10 | 178751.4 | 288372.9 | 152994.7 | 127647.3 |
| 2010-11 | 251136 | 369770 | 197356.4 | 180458.8 |
| 2011-12 | 304623.53 | 489181.3 | 256038.7 | 226243.4 |
| 2012-13 | 214099.8 | 361271.9 | 242579.8 | 223149.1 |
a) What is balance of trade?
b) Tell the types of balance of trades.
c) In which country export exceeds import in all the years?
d) Brazil’s balance of trade belong to which type?
e) India‘s balance of trade belong to which type?
Prepare a simple bar graph with the help of given statistical information and answer the questions given below:
Export of India to Brazil (million US dollars)
| Year | Export |
| 2008 | 3700 |
| 2009 | 2200 |
| 2010 | 4200 |
| 2011 | 6100 |
| 2012 | 5000 |
Questions:
- How much export was found in 2008?
- In which year highest export of India was found?
- How much export increased in millions between 2009 and 2011?
