UNO Highlights on Social Development Indicators Quiz

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According to M.S. Gore, how is social development defined?

As a process of bringing about socio-economic, political, social, and cultural development of society (correct)
As a process of improving individual wellbeing only
As a process of increasing the assets of individuals to improve their wellbeing
As a process of bringing about totality of socio-economic development only

What does social development entail, according to the UNO's International Social Development Review-1971?

Increasing individual income only
Fostering social relationships only
Implementing political reforms only
Structural changes to create favorable conditions for growth and equitable distribution of materials (correct)

How did John describe social development?

As an unpredictable societal transformation
As a random institutional change process
As a process of planned institutional change to align human needs with social policies and programs (correct)
As a process focused solely on human needs

What does Devi's definition of social development emphasize?

Major structural changes across political, economic, and cultural aspects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some generally accepted major indicators of social development?

Expansion of education (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of social development, what is the primary goal of reconciling the interests of various elements in society?

To govern society peacefully by aligning diverse interests (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does social development contribute to society's governance and ability to manage change?

By introducing deliberate actions to transform society structurally (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of social development according to the text?

Deterioration of health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of social development mentioned in the text?

Quality of life improvement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important objective in social development?

Emphasizing collective betterment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT part of the indicators of social development emphasized in the text?

Expansion of social inequality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element highlighted as an objective of social development?

Improving human satisfaction and needs fulfillment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of setting up monitoring mechanisms in social development?

To ensure that growth levels are measurable and sustainable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between growth and development in social contexts?

Growth involves horizontal expansion of activities, while development is vertical enhancement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What drives social development?

Subconscious aspirations/will of society for advancement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of formulating indicators in social development?

To evaluate social progress and assess emerging social needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of a broad strategy for organizational and value change in social development?

To ensure speedy attainment of redefined social goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of social development according to the text?

An upward directional movement of society from lesser to greater levels of energy, efficiency, quality, productivity, complexity, comprehension, creativity, choice, mastery, enjoyment and accomplishment (C) Signup and view all the answers