Human Development: Understanding Growth and Development

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What is the primary difference between growth and development?

Growth is always positive, while development is always negative

Growth is quantitative and value neutral, while development is qualitative and value positive (correct)

Growth is qualitative and value positive, while development is quantitative and value neutral

Growth refers to changes over a short period, while development refers to changes over a long period

What does growth imply?

A change that remains constant over time

A qualitative change that is always value positive

A negative change that is always value neutral

A quantitative change that is either positive or negative (correct)

When does development occur?

When there is a positive change in quality (correct)

When there is a decrease in quantity

When there is a qualitative change that is always value negative

When there is a quantitative change that is always value neutral

What is an example of growth without development?

An increase in the population of a city without an improvement in facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between growth and development?

Positive growth is a necessary condition for development, but not sufficient Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of development?

It is always value positive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indicator used to assess health in the human development index?

Life expectancy at birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage assigned to each dimension of the human development index?

1/3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Basic Needs Approach to human development?

Providing basic needs to defined sections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of the human development index?

It does not consider the distribution of resources Signup and view all the answers

Which country has officially proclaimed the Gross National Happiness as a measure of its progress?

Bhutan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Human Poverty Index?

To measure the shortfall in human development Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the publication of the Human Development Report by the UNDP?

Every year Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Human Development Index and the Human Poverty Index?

One measures the level of human development and the other measures the shortfall in human development Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to human development focuses on building human capabilities?

Capability Approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of a human development index score of 0.983?

A very high level of human development Signup and view all the answers

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

They invest more in the social sectors and are generally free from political turmoil and instability. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about low levels of human development in a country?

It is due to the culture of the people, including their religion and community. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in determining a country's human development index?

The pattern of government expenditure on the social sector. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of countries with low levels of human development?

They tend to spend more on defense rather than social sectors. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from a comparison of the human development index and corruption levels in a country?

There is a negative correlation between corruption and human development. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in addressing the human development requirements of countries with low levels of human development?

Implementing policies that promote equity and sustainability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for people's limited choices in life?

Lack of capabilities in key areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of building people's capabilities in key areas?

To enlarge their choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of equity in the context of human development?

Making equal access to opportunities available to everybody Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of sustainability in human development?

To ensure continuity in the availability of opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of empowerment in human development?

To give people the power to make choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the capabilities approach to human development?

Building people's capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

To rank countries based on their performance in key areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the limitation of choices in the example of an uneducated child?

Lack of education Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of increasing people's capabilities in key areas?

Enlargement of choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the income approach to human development?

Increasing income Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring human development in a country?

To provide an accurate picture of the country's human development situation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic among countries with high human development scores?

Good governance and investment in people Signup and view all the answers

Why do smaller countries often perform better in human development despite having smaller economies?

They invest more in education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that sets countries with high human development scores apart from others?

Good governance and investment in people Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for India's low human development ranking?

Low investment in education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic among countries with medium levels of human development?

Rapidly improving human development scores Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the human development index?

To provide a comprehensive picture of a country's human development Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic among the top ten countries with high human development scores?

Many are former imperial powers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the difference in human development scores between Kerala and Punjab and Gujarat?

Investment in education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between countries with high and medium levels of human development?

Investment in education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional measure of a country's development before the concept of human development?

Economic growth Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the concept of human development?

Mahbub-ul-Haq Signup and view all the answers

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

Increasing freedom Signup and view all the answers

What are the key areas of human development?

Access to resources, health, and education Signup and view all the answers

What is a meaningful life, according to the concept of human development?

A life with purpose, health, and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A measure of human development Signup and view all the answers

Why is economic growth not a sufficient measure of development?

Because it does not improve people's lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem with negative growth in a city's size?

It leads to a decrease in the quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of social and political institutions in human development?

They are responsible for increasing freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of human development?

To create conditions for people to live meaningful lives Signup and view all the answers