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What is a major limitation when using total income to compare national development?
What is a major limitation when using total income to compare national development?
- It hides income disparity. (correct)
- It considers only public facilities.
- It does not account for population size.
- It excludes non-economic factors.
Which country classification indicates a high-income status according to the World Development Report?
Which country classification indicates a high-income status according to the World Development Report?
- Per capita income of $2,000 per annum.
- Per capita income of $49,300 per annum or above. (correct)
- Per capita income of $10,000 per annum.
- Per capita income of $3,000 per annum.
What does the Human Development Report primarily focus on?
What does the Human Development Report primarily focus on?
- Education, health, and income. (correct)
- Environmental sustainability.
- Government spending and policies.
- Income distribution only.
Which of the following is NOT considered a public facility?
Which of the following is NOT considered a public facility?
What does national development ultimately seek to ensure for all individuals?
What does national development ultimately seek to ensure for all individuals?
What aspect is considered essential for assessing the quality of life beyond income?
What aspect is considered essential for assessing the quality of life beyond income?
What does sustainability of development primarily refer to?
What does sustainability of development primarily refer to?
What key factors are considered in comparing different countries according to the content?
What key factors are considered in comparing different countries according to the content?
What is one of the main criteria used by the World Bank for classifying different countries?
What is one of the main criteria used by the World Bank for classifying different countries?
Why is Body Mass Index (BMI) not applicable for growing children?
Why is Body Mass Index (BMI) not applicable for growing children?
Which factor is considered essential for the dignity of women in the workforce?
Which factor is considered essential for the dignity of women in the workforce?
What defines sustainable development?
What defines sustainable development?
What are limitations of using average income as a measure of development?
What are limitations of using average income as a measure of development?
Which example illustrates that development can be viewed differently based on individual needs?
Which example illustrates that development can be viewed differently based on individual needs?
What is a key aspect of development that often gets overlooked when based only on economic measures?
What is a key aspect of development that often gets overlooked when based only on economic measures?
Which of the following factors might deter women from taking up jobs?
Which of the following factors might deter women from taking up jobs?
What is one primary function of Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
What is one primary function of Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
Why can informal sources of credit be detrimental to borrowers?
Why can informal sources of credit be detrimental to borrowers?
What is a benefit of formal sources of credit compared to informal sources?
What is a benefit of formal sources of credit compared to informal sources?
How do Self Help Groups benefit their members beyond financial savings?
How do Self Help Groups benefit their members beyond financial savings?
What is a common misconception about loans from moneylenders?
What is a common misconception about loans from moneylenders?
What role do banks play in economic development?
What role do banks play in economic development?
What can happen if borrowers rely heavily on informal credit sources?
What can happen if borrowers rely heavily on informal credit sources?
Why is it important for banks to increase their lending facilities in rural areas?
Why is it important for banks to increase their lending facilities in rural areas?
What has been a significant factor in stimulating the globalization process?
What has been a significant factor in stimulating the globalization process?
Why did the Indian government impose barriers to foreign trade after independence?
Why did the Indian government impose barriers to foreign trade after independence?
What was one of the main reasons for the liberalization of trade policies in India since 1991?
What was one of the main reasons for the liberalization of trade policies in India since 1991?
How did communication technology contribute to globalization?
How did communication technology contribute to globalization?
What event in the early 1990s prompted India to reconsider its trade barriers?
What event in the early 1990s prompted India to reconsider its trade barriers?
What example illustrates the benefits of technological improvements in globalization?
What example illustrates the benefits of technological improvements in globalization?
What role did the WTO and IMF play in India's trade policy changes?
What role did the WTO and IMF play in India's trade policy changes?
What is NOT a consequence of removing barriers on foreign trade and investment?
What is NOT a consequence of removing barriers on foreign trade and investment?
What are the main components that comprise the terms of credit?
What are the main components that comprise the terms of credit?
How does formal sector credit differ from informal sector credit?
How does formal sector credit differ from informal sector credit?
What is a potential consequence of high borrowing costs for an individual?
What is a potential consequence of high borrowing costs for an individual?
What role does the Reserve Bank of India play in the banking sector?
What role does the Reserve Bank of India play in the banking sector?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between credit and economic development?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between credit and economic development?
Which situation illustrates a negative aspect of credit?
Which situation illustrates a negative aspect of credit?
What does the phrase 'DO CO MO internet' relate to in the context of credit?
What does the phrase 'DO CO MO internet' relate to in the context of credit?
Why is there a need for banks and cooperatives to increase lending in rural areas?
Why is there a need for banks and cooperatives to increase lending in rural areas?
Study Notes
Development Goals
- Development varies among individuals and can lead to contradictory goals, e.g., dam construction may benefit some while harming others.
- National development should focus on fairness and justice for all, considering both total and per-capita income.
- Per-capita income classification by the World Bank: high-income countries (above 49,300)andlow−incomecountries(below49,300) and low-income countries (below 49,300)andlow−incomecountries(below2,500) as of 2019.
Multidimensional Measures of Development
- Development encompasses not just income but also indicators like infant mortality, literacy, and attendance ratios.
- Public facilities—healthcare, education, and Public Distribution System (PDS)—are essential for quality living.
Human Development
- The Human Development Report by UNDP emphasizes education, health, and income, advocating for sustainable development that meets present needs without jeopardizing future generations.
Sustainable Development
- Sustainable development must avoid environmental damage and reckless exploitation of non-renewable resources, ensuring future generations' needs are met.
Credit
- Credit can have dual outcomes: it can empower borrowers or lead to debt traps depending on circumstances and risk assessment.
- Terms of credit include interest rates, documentation, collateral, and repayment methods; these differ widely between formal (banks, cooperatives) and informal sectors (money lenders, relatives).
Formal vs. Informal Credit
- Formal credit offers better terms and supervision from organizations like the Reserve Bank of India, while informal credit often exploits borrowers with high-interest rates.
- Self Help Groups (SHGs) empower rural poor, especially women, fostering savings and decision-making.
Importance of Banking
- Banks and cooperatives need to expand credit facilities in rural areas to enhance economic development and decrease reliance on informal credit.
- Reserve Bank of India functions include regulating the banking sector to ensure stability and fair practices.
Globalization and Development
- Communication technology significantly influences globalization, enhancing trade by improving transport and information exchange.
- Post-1991, India liberalized trade to boost competitiveness among local producers, facilitated by economic crises and international support from organizations like WTO and IMF.
Barriers to Foreign Trade
- Post-independence, the Indian government set trade barriers to protect nascent industries and prevent foreign competition, which were later reduced for economic improvement.
Summary of Important Questions
- Study the impact of credit in economic development, the role of banks, terms of credit, and the significance of formal credit over informal sources.
- Review globalization's factors, the government's protective postures, and how technology drives the globalization process.
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Description
This quiz explores various concepts of development and the indicators used to measure economic progress. It discusses the perception of development, the role of public facilities, and key metrics from the Human Development Report. Test your understanding of how economic indicators reflect disparities and contribute to a nation's progress.
