Question

Read the table and answer the questions that follow:

1. In which region do you think there are more resources available?
2. In which region do you think people are richer?
3. In which region do you think people may be more happier? Why?
4. Do you think the given indicators or factors are enough to decide the standard of living of people in the region?
5. In which region would you like to stay and why?

Answer 1

1. Region A appears to have more resources available because it has the highest per capita income, highest urbanization, highest net irrigated area and highest per capita electricity consumption.
2. People in Region A are likely to be richer because its per capita income is ₹15,466, which is the highest among the three regions.
3. People in Region A may be comparatively happier because it has higher income, lower poverty, better irrigation, more urbanization and higher electricity consumption, which indicate better economic conditions and facilities.
4. No. These indicators are useful, but they are not enough. Other factors such as education, healthcare, housing, sanitation, employment, safety, environment and access to basic services should also be considered.
5. I would prefer to stay in Region A because it has higher income, lower poverty and better availability of resources and facilities.