30 Questions
What did Ramachandra Guha call J.C. Kumarappa?
The Green Gandhian
Which of the following economic theories did Kumarappa develop?
Gandhian Economics
What did Kumarappa strongly support, according to the text?
Gandhi's notion of village industries
Which of the following values did Kumarappa's economic theories emphasize?
Nonviolence, human dignity and development
Which of the following did Kumarappa reject in his economic theories?
Both socialism's class war and capitalism's materialism
In addition to India, which other countries did Kumarappa visit to study their rural economic systems?
China, Eastern Europe, and Japan
What does the Gross National Happiness Index (GNHI) measure?
Sustainable development, environmental conservation, and good governance
Which of the following is used to measure a country's economic growth?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Who coined the term 'Gross National Happiness'?
The fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck
What is the primary difference between GDP and GNHI?
GDP measures monetary value, while GNHI measures non-monetary factors like well-being
What does the level of economic development depend on?
An increase in citizens' quality of life or well-being
Which of the following is NOT a factor measured by the Gross National Happiness Index (GNHI)?
National income
What does the term 'jobless growth' refer to in the context of the Indian economy?
A situation where economic growth is occurring without a corresponding increase in employment opportunities
What is the primary reason cited for the outdated technology in agriculture and small-scale industries in India?
The reason is not explicitly mentioned in the text
How does India's population size compare to other countries?
India ranks second in the world in terms of population size, after China
What is the significance of the statement 'every 6th person in the world is an Indian'?
It highlights India's large population size relative to the world population
What is the trend observed in the birth and death rates in India, according to the text?
Birth rates have decreased more than death rates
What is the definition of 'Demography' provided in the text?
The scientific study of the characteristics of population
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Wind energy
What is the term used to describe the clearing of forests and conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
Deforestation
What is the primary measure used to assess economic growth?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Coal
What is the term used to describe the situation where energy resources are less than the demand, leading to a shortage of energy?
Energy crisis
What is the main gold mine region in Karnataka?
Kolar
What does Sen consider as the main cause of famine?
Failure to establish a system of entitlements
How does Sen define capability in the context of wellbeing?
The ability to transform primary goods into wellbeing
What is Amartyasen's view of the poor?
In need of empowerment and education
What is per capita income a measure of?
National income per head of population
Which term refers to goods and services provided by nature?
Natural resources
What did Amartyasen focus on regarding the poor?
Empowerment, education, health, and nutrition
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