Evaluating India's status as a global superpower
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower.
Key learning points
- India has the fifth largest economy in the world.
- India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion in 2023.
- Global superpower is used to describe a country that has a lot of power or influence over other countries in the world.
- Different indicators can be used to measure how India has changed over time.
Keywords
Economy - the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Income - money received for work, either informal or on a regular basis, or from investments
Poverty - not having enough money to afford basic human needs such as food, clothing or somewhere to live
Democracy - people have a say in how the government of a country is run, usually by voting in elections
Inequality - when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Common misconception
A country is called a global superpower if it has a lot of money.
A global superpower is used to describe a country that has a lot of power or influence over other countries and places in the world. Different factors make a global superpower powerful such as economic, cultural, population and resources.
Teacher tip
Learners could collaborate in groups for Task A. The activity could be made less challenging by using a selection of the questions instead of the full set.
Equipment
Scissors (optional)
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is India’s population as of 2024?
Q2.What is the capital city of India?
Q3.Which major river is considered sacred in India?
Q4.Which mountain range runs along India’s northern border?
Q5.What is the term for people moving from villages to cities?
Q6.What is one major cause of poverty in India?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is one of the key reasons India is considered a rising global superpower?
Q2.India has the __________ population in the world.
Q3.What is a major factor contributing to inequality in India?
Q4.India has the __________ largest economy in the world.
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