Class 11 Economics Notes

Chapters in Class 11 Economics — 8 chapters.

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Chapters in Class 11 Economics

  1. Chapter 1: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

    8 topics

    • Introduction of Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence
    • Low Level of Economic Development under the Colonial Rule
    • Agricultural Sector
    • Industrial Sector
    • Foreign Trade
    • Demographic Condition
    • Occupational Structure
    • Infrastructure

  2. Chapter 2: Indian Economy 1950–1990

    8 topics

    • Introduction of Indian economy 1950–1990
    • The goals of India's Five-Year Plans
    • Agriculture
    • Industry and Trade: Public and Private Sectors in India
    • Industry and Trade : Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 (IPR 1956)
    • Industry and Trade : Small-Scale Industry
    • Trade Policy: Import Substitution
    • Effect of Policies on Industrial Development

  3. Chapter 3: Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation (LPG): An Appraisal

    13 topics

    • Introduction of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation: An Appraisal
    • Background
    • Liberalisation
    • Privatisation
    • Globalisation
    • Outsourcing
    • World Trade Organisation (WTO)
    • Indian Economy During Reforms : An Assessment

  4. Chapter 4: Human Capital Formation in India

    11 topics

    • Introduction to Human Capital Formation in India
    • What is Human Capital?
    • Sources of Human Capital
    • Human Capital and Economic Growth
    • Human Capital and Human Development
    • Here's a the table of Select Indicators of Development in Education and Health Sectors
    • State of Human Capital Formation in India
    • Education Sector in India: Growth in Government Expenditure on Education

  5. Chapter 5: Rural Development

    13 topics

    • Introduction to Rural Development
    • What is Rural development?
    • Credit and marketing in rural area : credit
    • Rural Banking — a Critical Appraisal
    • Agricultural market system
    • Emerging Alternate Marketing Channels
    • Diversification into productive activities
    • Animal Husbandry

  6. Chapter 6: Employment : Growth, Informalisation, and Other Issues

    11 topics

    • Introduction to Employment: Growth, Informalisation, and Other Issues
    • Workers and Employment
    • Participation of People in Employment
    • Self-Employed and Hired Workers
    • Employment in Firms, Factories, and Offices
    • Growth and Changing Structure of Employment
    • Here is the graph of Growth of Employment and Gross Domestic Product, 1951–2012 (%)
    • Here's a the table of Trends in Employment Pattern (Sector-wise and Status-wise), 1972-2018 (in %)

  7. Chapter 7: Environment and Sustainable Development

    13 topics

    • Introduction to Environment and Sustainable Development
    • Environment — Definition and Functions
    • State of India's environment
    • Sustainable development
    • Strategies for Sustainable Development : Use of Non-conventional Sources of Energy
    • LPG, Gobar Gas in Rural Areas
    • CNG in Urban Areas
    • Wind Power

  8. Chapter 8: Comparative Development Experiences of India and Its Neighbours

    5 topics

    • Introduction to Comparative Development Experiences of India and Its Neighbours
    • Developmental Path—A Snapshot View
    • Demographic Indicators
    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Sectors
    • Indicators of Human Development