Economics: Development

Topics in this chapter

• Development Goals and Conflicting Aspirations
• Income-Based Development Comparisons
• Human Development Indicators and HDI
• Public Facilities and Quality of Life
• Sustainable Development and Resource Use

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-4E0C3B

   What is the most important component for comparing the development of different countries, according to the World Bank?

   1. A.Infant Mortality Rate
   2. B.Per Capita Income
   3. C.Literacy Rate
   4. D.Net Attendance Ratio
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2. Question 2Q-D09D63

   Why do different people have different notions of development? Explain with an example.

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3. Question 3Q-6CC8AE

   Which of the following states in India has the lowest Infant Mortality Rate?

   1. A.Bihar
   2. B.Kerala
   3. C.Punjab
   4. D.Haryana
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4. Question 4Q-B1204B

   What is meant by 'Public Facilities'? Give two examples.

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5. Question 5Q-1F4234

   Which organization publishes the Human Development Report (HDR) comparing countries based on educational levels, health status, and per capita income?

   1. A.World Bank
   2. B.International Monetary Fund
   3. C.United Nations Development Programme
   4. D.World Health Organization
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