Human Development Concepts
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What is the main difference between growth and development?

  • Growth is only applicable to living things, while development is applicable to all things.
  • Growth is quantitative and value neutral, while development is qualitative and value positive. (correct)
  • Growth is always positive, while development is always negative.
  • Growth is long-term, while development is short-term.

    • What does growth refer to?

  • A positive change in quality.
  • A quantitative change over a period of time. (correct)
  • A change in size or amount.
  • A qualitative change over a period of time.

    • What is an example of growth without development?

  • A city's population increases, but the provision of basic services remains the same. (correct)
  • A country's economy grows, but the standard of living remains the same.
  • A company's profits increase, but the number of employees decreases.
  • A city's population increases with a corresponding increase in facilities.

    • What is the relationship between growth and development?

    <p>Growth is a prerequisite for development, but development is not a prerequisite for growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of a negative growth?

    <p>A decrease in quantity or amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of this chapter?

    <p>Human development in nations and communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of countries with very high human development index?

    <p>66</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state in India performs better in human development despite having lower per capita income?

    <p>Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that contributes to low levels of human development in some countries?

    <p>Government expenditure on the social sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who created the Human Development Index in 1990?

    <p>Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of development according to Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq?

    <p>Enlarging people's choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of countries with high human development scores?

    <p>Low degree of social diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of countries with low levels of human development?

    <p>33</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do countries with low levels of human development tend to spend more on defence?

    <p>They are located in areas of political instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Kerala's better performance in human development despite lower per capita income?

    <p>Higher investment in social sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the two South Asian economists who provided an alternative view of development?

    <p>Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq and Dr Amartya Sen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new approach to measuring a country's development was introduced in the late eighties and early nineties?

    <p>Focusing on human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic goal of development?

    <p>Enabling people to live meaningful lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian economist introduced the concept of human development?

    <p>Mahbub-ul-Haq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mahbub-ul-Haq describe human development as?

    <p>Development that enlarges people's choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key areas in human development, according to the text?

    <p>Access to resources, health, and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many people lack the freedom to make basic choices, according to the text?

    <p>Inability to acquire knowledge and poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the four pillars of human development support?

    <p>The concepts of equity, sustainability, productivity, and empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals face limited choices due to lack of access to knowledge, according to the text?

    <p>Socially and economically backward groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of sustainability refer to in human development?

    <p>Environmental protection and continuity in the availability of opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to send girls to school, according to the text?

    <p>To ensure they have the same opportunities as boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does productivity refer to in the context of human development?

    <p>Human labour productivity or productivity in terms of human work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the real wealth of nations?

    <p>People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does empowerment mean in the context of human development?

    <p>To have the power to make choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What index ranks countries based on their performance in health, education, and access to resources?

    <p>Human Development Index (HDI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?

    <p>Attainments in human development in key areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a dimension of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

    <p>Natural resource availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Human Poverty Index measure?

    <p>Shortfall in human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT considered in the Human Poverty Index?

    <p>Political stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the size of the territory and human development?

    <p>Smaller territories generally correlate with higher human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may relatively poorer nations sometimes be ranked higher in human development than richer nations?

    <p>Since per capita income alone does not determine human development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of development according to Nobel Laureate Prof Amartya Sen?

    <p>Increasing freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human development, what does the Basic Needs Approach focus on?

    <p>The provision of basic needs like health and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Bhutan proclaiming the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a measure of progress?

    <p>It prioritizes spiritual, non-material, and qualitative aspects of development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) annually publish since 1990?

    <p>Human Development Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus of the Capability Approach associated with Prof. Amartya Sen?

    <p>Building human capabilities in health, education, and resource access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach is concerned with human beings as passive recipients of development activities?

    <p>Welfare Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Bhutan approach material progress and technological developments cautiously?

    <p>Considering the possible harm they might bring to the environment or cultural life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to rank member countries according to the level of human development?

    <p>To monitor progress and encourage development efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Capability Approach from the Income Approach to human development?

    <p>Focus on health and education rather than income levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as a progress measure?

    <p>Balancing material progress with non-material and qualitative aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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