Economic Development and its Indicators

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What is the primary objective of economic development?

  1. Maximizing economic growth

  2. Improving the quality of life

  3. Reducing income inequality

  4. Protecting the environment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic development aims to enhance the overall well-being and living standards of a population.

Which of the following is not a commonly used indicator of economic development?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Human Development Index (HDI)

  3. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  4. Life Expectancy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

CPI measures inflation and is not directly related to economic development.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI) primarily based on?

  1. Income per capita

  2. Education and literacy rates

  3. Health and life expectancy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HDI considers income, education, and health as key dimensions of human development.

Which country has consistently ranked highest in the Human Development Index?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. Norway

  4. India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Norway has consistently ranked among the highest in the HDI due to its high levels of income, education, and health.

What is the relationship between economic growth and economic development?

  1. Economic growth is a necessary condition for economic development.

  2. Economic development is a necessary condition for economic growth.

  3. They are independent of each other.

  4. They are inversely related.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic growth is essential for increasing resources and improving living standards, which are prerequisites for economic development.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing country?

  1. High levels of industrialization

  2. Low levels of literacy

  3. High per capita income

  4. Advanced infrastructure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Developing countries often face challenges such as low literacy rates, limited infrastructure, and a predominantly agricultural economy.

What is the term used to describe the process of countries catching up to the economic levels of more developed countries?

  1. Convergence

  2. Divergence

  3. Stagnation

  4. Polarization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Convergence refers to the tendency of less developed countries to experience faster economic growth rates, leading to a narrowing of the gap between them and more developed countries.

Which of the following is a key factor contributing to economic development?

  1. Investment in education

  2. Technological innovation

  3. Natural resource abundance

  4. Favorable climate conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investment in education enhances human capital, leading to increased productivity and economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the process of a country's economy transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing and services?

  1. Industrialization

  2. Deindustrialization

  3. Tertiarization

  4. Quaternization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Industrialization involves the shift from an agrarian economy to one based on manufacturing and industry.

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by developing countries in achieving economic development?

  1. High levels of corruption

  2. Political instability

  3. Lack of access to technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Developing countries often face challenges such as corruption, political instability, and limited access to technology, which hinder economic development.

What is the term used to describe the process of a country's economy becoming more integrated with the global economy?

  1. Globalization

  2. Localization

  3. Regionalization

  4. Isolationism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

Which of the following is a key component of sustainable economic development?

  1. Environmental protection

  2. Social equity

  3. Economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable economic development aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.

What is the term used to describe the process of a country's economy becoming more diverse and less reliant on a single industry or sector?

  1. Diversification

  2. Specialization

  3. Concentration

  4. Integration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diversification involves expanding the range of economic activities and reducing dependence on a single sector, which can enhance economic resilience.

Which of the following is a key indicator of economic development?

  1. Infant mortality rate

  2. Literacy rate

  3. Life expectancy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infant mortality rate, literacy rate, and life expectancy are all indicators that reflect the overall well-being and development of a population.

What is the term used to describe the process of a country's economy transitioning from a centrally planned system to a market-based system?

  1. Privatization

  2. Nationalization

  3. Liberalization

  4. Deregulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Privatization involves the transfer of ownership and control of state-owned enterprises to the private sector.

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