Conflict between India Pakistan Independence 1947 Describe the

Conflict between India & Pakistan Independence 1947

§ Describe the differences between India, Pakistan & Bangladesh. § Population density: High Medium Low Very low

Pakistan §One nation separated with very different regions. §Common bond: Islam § West Pakistan: § Dry & mountainous, § § prone to droughts Speak Urdu Low population density § East Pakistan: § Below sea level, & wet § § lowlands & flooding Speak Bengalese High population density West Pakistan controlled the government but failed to understand or provide for the needs of the East Pakistani’s. 1971: civil war led to an independent East Pakistan, which became Bangladesh.

Border dispute § Disputed control of the § § § region of Kashmir Majority of people living there are Muslims 2/3 of territory is controlled by India Want self-determination Since 1980’s open opposition to Indian rule. http: //www. youtube. com/wat ch? v=UR 2 MQ 8 VGgd 0 http: //www. youtube. com/wat ch? v=_VU 50 Tnbch. Q

Modern India

Indian Economy o o o Mixed economy – use of private capital & public funds to develop industry, mining farming Series of 5 year plans focused on agricultural development. Major industry is still textiles and tea.

Green Revolution o o In the 20 th century, Technologies were developed improving agriculture, New chemical fertilizers & pesticides were created to increase food production, New varieties of grains and livestock were developed too. Also, better irrigation systems, new machinery to handle larger production. Has had only limited success due to the high costs to small farmers.

Over Population o o o As agricultural production increased, more food was available. Modern medicine improved health care. The birth rate has remained the same BUT the death rate decreased = population growth. o 1 Billion+ people in India o 1, 321, 146, 871 (1. 32 billion) As of March 28, 2016

Population growth

Write two sentences comparing the population densities of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Untouchables o o Caste system is illegal - all professions are open to all people Penalties for discrimination Government jobs established for untouchables Government subsidies (aid) to improve their housing conditions

Education o o o Not enough schools or supplies High drop out rate Yet, competition for admittance to University is great.