16 Questions
What is development?
The process of growing and becoming better
What does the text suggest about different people's goals for development?
Different people have divergent goals for development
What are some non-material development goals?
Freedom and equality
In the context of development, what may be important for an industrialist?
Electricity for townspeople
What does the text imply about the perception of development goals?
People's development goals are diverse and equally important
Based on the text, which statement is true about development?
Development can have different meanings for different individuals
What is the indicator used to compare the income of different countries?
Per capita income
According to the World Bank, what is the per capita income threshold for rich countries in 2017?
$12,056 per annum
Which indicator is used to assess the number of children who die before the age of one year?
Infant mortality rate
What does the Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?
Proportion of undernourished adults
Which region would be considered a better place to live based on the given information?
Kerala
What does the text suggest about comparing countries based solely on their per capita income?
It may hide disparities in income distribution.
What does the Net Attendance Ratio measure?
Total number of children attending school
Which factor is mentioned as indicating that money cannot buy all goods and services needed to live?
Pollution
What is used to determine whether an adult is undernourished or not?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
How does Per Capita Income differ from Total National Income?
Per Capita Income takes into account the average income per person, unlike Total National Income
Test your knowledge on comparing the development of different countries based on income, per capita income, and other criteria such as Net Attendance Ratio, Human Development Report, and more. Explore how the World Bank compares the development of different nations and the concept of national income. This quiz is based on SHOBHIT NIRWAN's designed development notes for 2022-23 Boards Exam.
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