An important centre of overseas trade in the western coast of India in seventeenth century was:

• Goa

• Masulipatam

• Madras

• Surat

Write a short note to explain the effects of the following:

The coming of rinderpest to Africa.

 The death of men of working-age in Europe because of the world war.

The Great Depression on the Indian economy.

The decision of MNCs to relocate production to Asian countries.

Give two examples from history to show the impact of technology on food availability.

What is meant by the Bretton Woods Agreement?

Imagine that you are an indentured Indian labourer in the Caribbean. Drawing from the details in this chapter, write a letter to your family describing your life and feelings.

Explain the three types of movements or flows within international economic exchange. Find one example of each type of flow which involved India and Indians, and write a short account of it.

Explain the causes of Great Depression.

Explain what is referred to as the G-77 countries. In what ways can G-77 be seen as a reaction to the activities of the Bretton Woods twins?