Question Bank: DEVELOPMENT

Define GDP and explain its significance in measuring economic development.

Discuss the role of credit in promoting development in a country.

How does the production of goods and services contribute to the GDP of a nation?

Analyze the impact of labor laws on companies and their operations.

Explain the concept of disguised unemployment with examples from urban and rural areas.

What are the developmental goals that can be set for a village or town?

How can employment be increased in urban areas?

Discuss the importance of the tertiary sector in the development of the Indian economy.

Why do banks hesitate to lend to small farmers, and what are the alternative sources of credit for them?

How can small farmers access cheap credit for cultivation?

Evaluate the significance of the RTI Act in addressing civic issues and complaints.

Compare the GDP shares of primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in 2000 and 2013.

Analyze the statement, 'The Earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough to satisfy the greed of even one person,' in relation to development.

How can consumers fulfill their duties when visiting a shopping complex in their locality?

Match the Developmental Goals of different categories of persons

Why do different persons have different notions of development? Which of the following explanations is more important and why?

Do the following two statements mean the same? Justify your answer. (a) People have different developmental goals. (b) People have conflicting developmental goals.

Give some examples where factors other than income are important aspects of our lives.

Explain some of the important ideas of the above section in your own words.

Look at the picture on the right. What should be the developmental goals for such an area?

Read this newspaper report and answer the questions that follow: A vessel dumped 500 tonnes of liquid toxic wastes into open-air dumps in a city and in the surrounding sea. This happened in a city called Abidjan in Ivory Coast, a country in Africa. The fumes from the highly toxic waste caused nausea, skin rashes, fainting, diarrhoea etc. After a month seven persons were dead, twenty in hospital and twenty six thousand treated for symptoms of poisoning. A multinational company dealing in petroleum and metals had contracted a local company of the Ivory Coast to dispose the toxic waste from its ship. Who are the people who benefited and who did not?

Read this newspaper report and answer the questions that follow: A vessel dumped 500 tonnes of liquid toxic wastes into open-air dumps in a city and in the surrounding sea. This happened in a city called Abidjan in Ivory Coast, a country in Africa. The fumes from the highly toxic waste caused nausea, skin rashes, fainting, diarrhoea etc. After a month seven persons were dead, twenty in hospital and twenty six thousand treated for symptoms of poisoning. A multinational company dealing in petroleum and metals had contracted a local company of the Ivory Coast to dispose the toxic waste from its ship. What should be the developmental goal for this country?

What can be some of the developmental goals for your village, town or locality?

Based on data given in Table 1.2, calculate the average income for both the countries.

Will you be equally happy to live in both these countries? Are both equally developed?

Give three examples where an average is used for comparing situations

Why do you think average income is an important criterion for development? Explain.

Besides size of per capita income, what other property of income is important in comparing two or more societies?

Suppose records show that the average income in a country has been increasing over a period of time. From this, can we conclude that all sections of the economy have become better? Illustrate your answer with an example.

Write a paragraph on your notion of what should India do, or achieve, to become a developed country.

Study Table given carefully and fill in the blanks in the following paragraphs. For this, you may need to make calculations based on the table. a) The literacy rate for all age groups, including young and old, is {{ }} for rural males and {{ }} for rural females. However, it is not just that these many adults could not attend school but that there are {{ }} who are currently not in school. b)It is clear from the table that {{ }} % of rural girls and {{ }} % of rural boys are not attending school. Therefore, illiteracy among children in the age group 10-14 is as high as {{ }} % for rural females and {{ }} % for rural males. c)This high level of illiteracy among {{ }} age group, even after more than 70 years of our independence, is most disturbing. In many other states also we are nowhere near realisation of the constitutional goal of free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14, which was expected to be achieved by 1960.

Development of a country can generally be determined by

Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India?

Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000 and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?

Which of the following factors is NOT typically a goal people seek alongside income?

Why might two individuals have different developmental goals?

What might be more important than income according to the text?

Which statement best describes one way income influences security?

In the context of development, what does 'material goods are not all that you need to live' suggest?

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a conflict in developmental goals?

What is a common aspiration of landless rural laborers?

In terms of development, what does the term 'conventional goals' refer to?

Why might the goals of a prosperous farmer differ from those of a landless laborer?

What role does discrimination play in individual development goals?

What is a primary concern for farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops?

Which of the following represents a potential trap when discussing development goals?

Which goal might be particularly significant for a rural woman from a land-owning family?

How can the pursuit of non-material goals impact overall well-being?

What conflicting interest can arise between industrialists and tribal communities?

Why might a lower-paying job be more desirable for some individuals?

What type of development might a girl from a rich urban family expect?

Why is it necessary to consider both income and non-material goals in development?

Which goal is often considered more important than income for many individuals?

Which of the following best characterizes a factor affecting women's employment opportunities?

How might urban unemployed youth view development differently from farmers?

Which principle can help resolve conflicts in development aspirations?

What aspect of development might cause resentment among tribal communities?

What do many rural laborers seek aside from economic gains?

What can be a consequence of prioritizing industrial development over social needs?

Which outcome might prosperous farmers desire from government policies?

Which group is likely to emphasize the importance of non-material wealth?

Why might the aspirations of vocationally trained youth differ from those of agricultural workers?

How can social discrimination affect development goals?

What is often more crucial for sustainable development over short-term gains?

What primarily drives varying notions of development among individuals?

Which of the following aspects is NOT typically considered in development goals?

What is an example of development goals beyond monetary measures?

Which statement best describes conflicting developmental goals?

How is the dignity of women connected to development?

What primarily influences the perception of national development?

Which type of development can lead to job insecurity despite greater income?

What constitutes national development?

Why is it crucial to evaluate conflicting ideas about development?

What is a key challenge in defining national development?

Which factor may hinder the inclusion of women in the workforce?

What role do public facilities play in development?

In what way is a stable environment crucial for development?

What is a common effect of prioritizing economic growth over social welfare?

What is one primary criterion used to compare the development of countries?

Which term is used to describe the average income earned per person in a specific area?

Why might total income not be a useful measure for comparing countries?

If a country has a high average income but a large income gap, how does this affect the perception of its development?

Which of the following countries would likely be classified as a high-income country?

What aspect does the distribution of income among residents of a country indicate about its development?

Assuming the average income in Country X has increased over the last decade, what conclusion can be drawn?

How does one country's income being higher than another affect the perception of development?

In the context of economic development, what could be a consequence of inequitable income distribution?

What was the 2019 approximate per capita income of India?

What is a limitation of using per capita income as a sole measure of development?

When comparing countries, why is it important to consider both average income and income distribution?

Which statistic would most likely indicate higher living standards in a country?

How can economic policies impact the average income in a country?

What is a primary function of public facilities in a society?

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a public facility?

Why is infant mortality rate (IMR) an important measure of public health?

Which state had the highest per capita income in 2018-19?

In which state was the infant mortality rate significantly higher than in Kerala, despite higher per capita income?

What does a high literacy rate typically indicate about a state?

Which of the following best describes collective provision of goods and services?

Based on the available data, which state has the lowest literacy rate?

What percentage of rural girls in Bihar were reported to not attend school beyond Class 8?

Why is income alone not a sufficient indicator of development?

Why might public facilities like education and healthcare be less available in certain regions?

What does the net attendance ratio measure?

What role do households play in the need for improved public facilities?

Which of the following best describes the infant mortality rate?

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the effectiveness of public facilities?

Which state displayed the best performance in net attendance ratio at the secondary stage?

How does the availability of public facilities influence literacy rates?

What could be a probable reason for high infant mortality in states with high income?

Why might people in some regions have poor health despite higher income levels?

In 2018-19, which state had a significantly higher number of children not attending school?

How can collective actions lead to better educational facilities?

Which factor is NOT included in the common criteria for measuring development?

Which public health measure is essential for reducing the infant mortality rate?

What is a potential implication of low literacy rates in a state?

What is a significant barrier to education in rural areas, according to the text?

What is indicated by the per capita net state domestic product?

Which demographic is most likely to be affected by a lack of public facilities?

How does collective access to public goods affect individual development?

What underlying issues can contribute to a state's struggle with high infant mortality rates despite high incomes?

Which criterion is crucial for assessing the overall quality of life in a state?

What is the primary concern of sustainable development?

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

What is one consequence of unsustainable development?

How does overuse of groundwater impact agriculture?

What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

Which of the following best describes sustainable resource management?

What is a major limitation of relying solely on GDP for measuring development?

Why is it important to consider environmental sustainability in development planning?

What is the term for a resource that can be regenerated naturally?

What major challenge does climate change pose for sustainable development?

Which country is often cited for effective sustainable development practices?

What is the significance of the statement, 'We have borrowed it from our children' in development?

What role do renewable resources play in sustainable development?

Which action is an example of unsustainable development?

How do urban settlements affect sustainability?

What do landless rural laborers primarily seek from development?

Which aspiration is most likely for prosperous farmers from Punjab?

What may conflict in the development goals of a girl from a rich urban family and her brother?

Why might a dam project be seen as development by industrialists but detrimental by local tribals?

What do urban unemployed youth primarily seek from development?

In terms of development, what is a key goal for farmers who depend solely on rain?

What underlying aspiration might a rural woman from a land-owning family have regarding her role in society?

Which social factor is often more valued than material wealth in developmental goals?

Why do some people think that development is destructive?

How can a higher income status be less significant than equal treatment for some people?

Which of the following is NOT typically a goal of urban unemployed youth?

Conflict between different developmental goals illustrates which concept?

Which of the following best describes a goal of an adivasi from the Narmada Valley?

What might be a common aspiration for both boys and girls from rich urban families?

Why is it important to consider non-material aspects of development?

Which factor may NOT contribute to the notion of development for a girl seeking education abroad?

What do people generally desire for better economic development?

Which of the following is NOT considered a developmental goal by most individuals?

In the context of development, what does equality mean?

How do people prioritize different developmental goals?

What might be more important than income for some individuals?

Which statement reflects a conflict in developmental goals?

Which goal can enhance a woman's dignity in society according to the text?

Why might different people have conflicting developmental goals?

What is an example of non-material needs in development?

In the scenario of job selection, what might lead to better life quality aside from income?

Why is it important to have a mix of developmental goals?

Which of the following factors is crucial in shaping an individual's notion of development?

Which statement best describes conflicting developmental goals?

Which aspect of life is considered important beyond income when assessing development?

What is a key reason for the varying views on national development among citizens?

Which of the following reflects a common misconception about development?

How can national development benefit a majority of people?

Which of the following scenarios most illustrates conflicting developmental goals?

Which of the following is a lesser-known factor contributing to national development?

Consider the case of a high-income individual with no job security. What does this suggest about development?

What does a fair path to national development involve?

Which of the following best describes the impact of job security on individuals in the context of development?

Identify a factor that can lead to conflicting developmental priorities within a community.

Which state had the highest per capita income in 2018-19?

What does the literacy rate indicate?

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is defined as:

Which of the following states has the highest infant mortality rate based on provided data?

The Net Attendance Ratio for schooling measures what aspect?

Why is per capita income not considered a complete measure of development?

According to the data, which state has the lowest Net Attendance Ratio?

Which factor is NOT a component of income measurement?

If a state has a high per capita income but a high infant mortality rate, what does that suggest?

Which is the main challenge in measuring development through income alone?

Which statement about the relationship between income and development is true?

Which of the following best reflects the social aspect of development?

What is one reason why children might not attend school in certain states?

What is a commonly used measure to compare the economic development of countries?

What is the importance of public facilities in development?

Which of the following defines 'per capita income'?

What can reduce the infant mortality rate in a region?

Which aspect is often used alongside per capita income for a more accurate comparison of development?

Why is total income not a useful measure for comparing the economic status of countries?

A country has a per capita income of $5,000 and another has $7,000. Which statement is true?

What is one limitation of using average income as a development measure?

Countries are often categorized as developed, developing, or underdeveloped based on their:

What does it indicate when a country's per capita income is increasing over time?

If a country has an average income of $10,000 but significant income inequality, how might quality of life vary?

An example of a high-income country as per World Development Reports would be one with a per capita income of:

When comparing two countries with similar average income, which factor might influence the preference for one country over the other?

Which is a better indicator of economic well-being than average income alone?

A country is labeled as 'developing' mainly because:

Compared to average income, why is the Gini coefficient often used for comparisons?

Which criterion is NOT typically used to assess a country's level of development?

Which of the following best describes sustainable development?

What is a major consequence of overusing groundwater?

Which of the following best describes a non-renewable resource?

What is one reason why developing countries struggle with sustainability?

Which approach is essential for achieving sustainable development?

Which of the following can be considered an example of environmental degradation?

Which country is often cited for its successful sustainable development policies?

What is one consequence of relying on non-renewable resources?

What is the purpose of the human development index (HDI)?

Which is a key feature of sustainable energy sources?

How can education contribute to sustainable development?

Which of the following is a challenge to sustainability in urban areas?

What role do policies play in promoting sustainable development?

Why is community involvement essential in sustainable development?

What is the primary focus of public facilities?

How can the effectiveness of public facilities be assessed?

Which of the following is a common public facility provided by the government?

What role does the Public Distribution System (PDS) play in society?

Which state has a higher Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) mentioned in the text?

Why might high per capita income not lead to better health outcomes?

What is one reason why collective provision of services is more efficient?

What is a significant barrier for girls in accessing high schools?

Which region shows a stark contrast in school attendance rates for rural boys and girls?

What is an example of a public facility that aims to reduce malnutrition?

Which dimension of development does access to public facilities most directly influence?

In the context of development, what is essential to achieve the goal of free and compulsory education?

Which statement correctly describes the link between public facilities and economic development?