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?

    <p>Major structural changes across political, economic, and cultural aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some generally accepted major indicators of social development?

    <p>Expansion of education</p> 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?

    <p>To govern society peacefully by aligning diverse interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By introducing deliberate actions to transform society structurally</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deterioration of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Quality of life improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important objective in social development?

    <p>Emphasizing collective betterment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Expansion of social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improving human satisfaction and needs fulfillment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure that growth levels are measurable and sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Growth involves horizontal expansion of activities, while development is vertical enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives social development?

    <p>Subconscious aspirations/will of society for advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of formulating indicators in social development?

    <p>To evaluate social progress and assess emerging social needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure speedy attainment of redefined social goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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