AP 10th Class Social Economics Bits 1st Lesson Development
Select and write the most appropriate option :
Question 1.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the availability of good
A) Amount of money spent by the government
B) Accessibility of facilities
C) Quality of infrastructure
D) Geographic location
Answer:
B) Accessibility of facilities
Question 2.
Which organisation uses per capita income as the main criterion for classifying different countries?
A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer:
B) World Bank
Question 3.
What is the main criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development?
A) Per capita income
B) Literacy rate
C) Human Development Index (HDI)
D) Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)
Answer:
C) Human Development Index (HDI)
Question 4.
Why do we use averages to measure development?
A) Averages provide a comprehensive overview of the overall development
B) Averages are difficult to calculate and understand
C) Averages not allow for comparison between different regions and countries
D) All of the above
Answer:
A) Averages provide a comprehensive overview of the overall development
Question 5.
Which state has a better human development ranking, Kerala or Haryana?
A) Kerala
B) Haryana
C) Both have the same ranking
D) Cannot be determined from the information given
Answer:
A) Kerala
Question 6.
Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?
A) Sustainable development ensures long-term well-being for future generations
B) Sustainable development damage the environment and natural resources
C) Sustainable development decreases economic growth and social equity
D) All of the above
Answer:
A) Sustainable development ensures long-term well-being for future generations
Question 7.
Which country is at the top in terms of educational achievement in rural population, according to Table 1.5?
A) India
B) China
C) Brazil
D) Cannot be determined from the information given
Answer:
D) Cannot be determined from the information given
Question 8.
What is the present main source of energy used by the people in India?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Renewable energy
C) Nuclear energy
D) Coal
Answer:
A) Fossil fuels
Question 9.
What is the main criterion used by the World Bank to classify different countries?
A) Human Development Index (HDI)
B) Per capita income
C) Literacy rate
D) Health status of its people
Answer:
B) Per capita income
Question 10.
Which of the following is NOT an attribute to consider besides average income when thinking of a nation or region’s development?
A) Literacy level
B) Health status of its people
C) Environmental sustainability
D) Shopping malls and infrastructure
Answer:
D) Shopping malls and infrastructure
Question 11.
Development of a country can generally be determined by :
A) its environmental sustainability
B) its average literacy level
C) quality of life
D) its average illiteracy rate
Answer:
B) its average literacy level
Question 12.
Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India?
A) Bangladesh
B) Sri Lanka
C) Nepal
D) Pakistan
Answer:
B) Sri Lanka
Question 13.
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?
A) Rs 7500
B) Rs 3000
C) Rs 2000
D) Rs 10000
Answer:
C) Rs 2000
Question 14.
What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of this criterion, if any?
A) Per capita income
B) Human Development Index
C) Gini coefficient
D) Poverty rate
Answer:
A) Per capita income
Question 15.
In what respects is the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank?
A) The UNDP considers per capita income as the main criterion, while the World Bank considers human development index.
B) The UNDP focuses on environmental sustainability, while t-he World Bank focuses on economic growth.
C) The UNDP emphasises social factors, while the World Bank focuses on economic factors.
D) The criteria used by the UNDP and the World Bank are the same.
Answer:
D) The criteria used by the UNDP and the World Bank are the same.
Question 16.
Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.
A) Averages provide a comprehensive representation of the data, and there are no . limitations to their use.
B) Averages can be easily calculated and understood, but there are limitations when dealing with large datasets.
C) Averages can hide disparities and variations within the data, and there are limitations to their use.
D) Averages are not commonly used in development indicators.
Answer:
D) Averages are not commonly used in development indicators.
Question 17.
What should be the sequence of steps in comparing countries or states using development indicators?
A) Analysing income, measuring quality of life, considering environmental sustainability
B) Measuring quality of life, analysing income, considering environmental sustainability
C) Considering environmental sustainability, analysing income, measuring quality of life
D) Analysing income, considering environmental sustainability, measuring quality of life
Answer:
D) Analysing income, considering environmental sustainability, measuring quality of life
Question 18.
What is the correct sequence of steps in determining developmental goals for an area?
A) Analysing income, considering quality of life, evaluating sustainability
B) Evaluating sustainability, analysing income, considering quality of life
C) Considering quality of life, analysing income, evaluating sustainability
D) Analysing income, evaluating sustainability, considering quality of life
Answer:
D) Analysing income, evaluating sustainability, considering quality of life
Question 19.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in understanding human development?
A) Analysing income, evaluating per capita income, considering human development ranking
B) Considering human development ranking, evaluating per capita income, analysing income
C) Evaluating per capita income, considering human development ranking, analysing income
D) Analysing income, considering human development ranking, evaluating per capita income
Answer:
D) Analysing income, considering human development ranking, evaluating per capita income
Question 20.
Wliat should be the correct sequence of steps in discussing the issue of sustainability?
A) Analysing environmental degradation, considering energy sources, evaluating sustainability
B) Evaluating sustainability, analysing environmental degradation, considering energy sources
C) Considering energy sources, analysing environmental degradation, evaluating sustainability
D) Analysing environmental degradation, evaluating sustainability, considering energy sources
Answer:
D) Analysing environmental degradation, evaluating sustainability, considering energy sources
Question 21.
What is the correct sequence of steps in determining the developmental goals of different categories of persons?
A) Completing the chart, analysing aspirations, considering categories
B) Considering categories, analysing aspirations, completing the chart
C) Analysing aspirations, considering categories, completing the chart
D) Completing the chart, considering categories, analysing aspirations
Answer:
D) Completing the chart, considering categories, analysing aspirations
Question 22.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in understanding collective provision of goods and services?
A) Analysing individual provision, evaluating cost-effectiveness, considering examples
B) Considering examples, analysing individual provision, evaluating cost-effectiveness
C) Evaluating cost-effectiveness, analysing individual provision, considering examples
D) Analysing individual provision, considering examples, evaluating cost-effectiveness
Answer:
D) Analysing individual provision, considering examples, evaluating cost-effectiveness
Question 23.
What should be the correct sequence of steps in comparing development indicators between states?
A) Analysing literacy rate, considering per capita income, evaluating indicators
B) Evaluating indicators, analysing literacy rate, considering per capita income
C) Considering per capita income, analysing literacy rate, evaluating indicators
D) Analysing literacy rate, evaluating indicators, considering per capita income
Answer:
D) Analysing literacy rate, evaluating indicators, considering per capita income
Question 24.
What is the correct sequence of steps in determining developmental goals for a country?
A) Analysing benefits, considering developmental goals, evaluating situation
B) Evaluating situation, analysing benefits, considering developmental goals
C) Considering developmental goals, analysing benefits, evaluating situation
D) Analysing benefits, evaluating situation, considering developmental goals
Answer:
D) Analysing benefits, evaluating situation, considering developmental goals
Question 25.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in understanding controversies in development?
A) Analysing arguments, considering controversies, exploring different perspectives
B) Exploring different perspectives, analysing arguments, considering controversies
C) Considering controversies, analysing arguments, exploring different perspectives
D) Analysing arguments, exploring different perspectives, considering controversies
Answer:
D) Analysing arguments, exploring different perspectives, considering controversies
Question 26.
Which of the following is the odd one out?
A) Economic development
B) Social development
C) Environmental sustainability
D) Political stability
Answer:
C) Environmental sustainability
Question 27.
Which of the following does noTbelong?
A) Income
B) Quality of life
C) Education
D) Height
Answer:
D) Height
Question 28.
Which is not a factor for comparing countries or states?
A) GDP growth rate
B) Population
C) Literacy rate
D) Colour of flag
Answer:
D) Colour of flag
Question 29.
Which does not fit with the others?
A) Security
B) Freedom
C) Average income
D) Equal treatment
Answer:
C) Average income
Question 30.
Which is the odd one out?
A) Economic goals
B) Social goals
C) Environmental goals
D) Personal goals
Answer:
C) Environmental goals
Question 31.
Which does not belong with the rest?
A) Nausea
B) Skin rashes
C) Economic development
D) Diarrhoea
Answer:
C) Economic development
Question 32.
Which is the odd one out?
A) Fairness
B) Justice
C) Greed
D) Development goals
Answer:
C) Greed
Question 33.
Which does not go with the others?
A) Health facilities
B) Money
C) Education facilities
D) Availability of resources
Answer:
B) Money
Question 34.
Which is the odd one out?
A) Kerala
B) Haryana
C) Per capita income
D) Human development ranking
Answer:
C) Per capita income
Question 35.
Which does not fit the category?
A) Equality
B) Income distribution
C) Sustainability
D) Greed
Answer:
D) Greed
Question 36.
Assertion (A) : Per capita income is an important criterion for comparing countries.
Reason (R) : Higher per capita income indicates greater economic development.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Question 37.
Assertion (A) : India has a better rank than Sri Lanka in terms of per capita income.
Reason (R) : Per capita income is an adequate indicator of development
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
D) A is false but R is true
Question 38.
Assertion (A) : Kerala has better human development indicators than Haryana.
Reason (R) : Kerala has lower per capita income than Haryana.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Question 39.
Assertion (A) : Economic growth is necessary for human development.
Reason (R) : Econopiic growth automatically leads to human development.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and, R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false
Question 40.
AssertIon (A) : Sustamable development emphasizes inter-generational equity.
Reason (R) : Present generation has the right to exploit resources recklessly.
A) Both A and R are true and R Is the.Qrrect explanation of A ( )
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A Is true but R Is false
D) A is false but Ris true
Answer:
C) A Is true but R Is false
Question 41.
AssertIon (A): Non-renewable resources should be used judicIously.
Reason (R) : We can replenish stock of non-renewable resources.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R Is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R Is false
Question 42.
Assertion (A) : People have conflicting developmental goals.
Reason (R) : People desire improvement In quality of life.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R Is not the correct explanation of A
C) Aistrue but R is false
D) Alsfalse but R is true
Answer:
B) Both A and R are true but R Is not the correct explanation of A
Question 43.
AssertIon (A) : High levels of malnutrition exist in IndIa.
Reason (R) : India does not produce enough food,
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R Is not the correct explanation of A
C) A Is true but R is false
D) A is false but R Is true
Answer:
C) A Is true but R is false
Question 44.
Assertion (A) : Regional disparities persist in India.
Reason (R) : Economic development has spread uniformly.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R Is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A Is true but R is false
Question 45.
Assertion (A) : Human development index includes health IndIcators.
Reason (R) : Longevity of life indicates good health.
A) Both A and R are true and R Is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R Is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R Is the correct explanation of A
Question 46.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
a) Development | i) The process of Improving economic, social, and environmental conditions in a society. |
b) Per capita income | ii) The average Income per person In a country. |
c) Environmentai sustainability and | iii) The ability to maintain natural resources ecological balance for future generations. |
d) Human development | iv) The process of expanding people’s choices and Improving their welt-being. |
A) a – i, b – ii , c – iii, d – iv
B) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d – i
C) a – iii, b – i, c – ii, d – iv
D) a – iv, b – ii, c – i, d – iii
Answer:
a) Development | i) The process of Improving economic, social, and environmental conditions in a society. |
b) Per capita inçome | ii) The average Income per person In a country. |
c) Environmentai sustainability and | iii) The ability to maintain natural resources ecological balance for future generations. |
d) Human development | iv) The process of expanding people’s choices and Improving their welt-being. |
Question 47.
Match the following indicators with fisek relevance to deveiopaieni:
a) Literacy rate | i) Measure of the percentage of adults in a population who can read and write. |
b) Access to healthcare | ii) Equal rights and opportunities for men and women. |
c) Poverty rate | iii) Availability of medical services and resources for a population. |
d) Gender equality | iv) The proportion of the population living below the poverty line. |
A) a – iv, b – iii, c – ii, d – i
B) a – i, b – iii, c – iv, d – ii
C) a – iii, b – i, c – ii, d – iv
D) a – iv, b – ii, c – i, d – iii
Answer:
a) Literacy rate | i) Measure of the percentage of adults in a population who can read and write. |
b) Access to healthcare | iii) Availability of medical services and resources for a population. |
c) Poverty rate | iv) The proportion of the population living below the poverty line. |
d) Gender equality | ii) Equal rights and opportunities for men and women. |
Question 48.
Match the following statements with ther corresponding development goals
a) Reduce income inequality | i) Expanding access to quality education for all individuals. |
b) Improve access to clean water | ii) Implementing farming practices that are environmentally friendly and protect natural resources. |
c) Enhance educational opportunities | iii) Ensuring that wealth is distributed more evenly among the population |
d) Promote sustainable agriculture | iv) Providing safe and clean water sources for all individuals |
A) a – iv, b – iii, c – ii, d – i
B) a – i, b – iii, c – iv, d – ii
C) a – iii, b – iv, c – i, d – ii
D) a – iv, b – ii, c – i, d – iii
Answer:
a) Reduce income inequality | i) Expanding access to quality education for all individuals. |
b) Improve access to clean water | iii) Ensuring that wealth is distributed more evenly among the population |
c) Enhance educational opportunities | iv) Providing safe and clean water sources for all individuals |
d) Promote sustainable agriculture | ii) Implementing farming practices that are environmentally friendly and protect natural resources. |
Question 49.
Match the following countries with their human development rankings:
a) India | i) Developing country with ongoing efforts to address inequality, poverty, and access to basic services |
b) Norway | ii) Developed country with a high per capita income but varying levels of social and economic inequality |
c) United States | iii) Developing country with significant challenges in poverty reduction and education. |
d) South Africa | iv) Developed country with high levels of human development and strong social welfare systems. |
A) a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i
B) a – i, b – iii, c – iv, d – ii
C) a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i
D) a – iv, b – ii, c – i, d – iii
Answer:
A) a – iii, b – ii, c – iv, d – i
a) India | iii) Developing country with significant challenges in poverty reduction and education. |
b) Norway | ii) Developed country with a high per capita income but varying levels of social and economic inequality |
c) United States | iv) Developed country with high levels of human development and strong social welfare systems. |
d) South Africa | i) Developing country with ongoing efforts to address inequality, poverty, and access to basic services |