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Concept of development - class-X

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The abbreviation UIDAI stands for ________________.

  1. Unique Identification Division of All India

  2. Unique Identification Department of Ancient India

  3. Unique Identity Division of Ancient India

  4. Unique Identification Authority of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is an agency of the Government of India responsible for implementing the AADHAAR scheme, which aims to provide a unique identification number for all residents of India.

India is a developed country.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The economy of India is characterised as a developing market economy. It is the world's fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity.

State whether the following statements are True or False.
India is not a developing country.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Indian is a developing economy of the world. Some features like low per capita income, higher population below poverty line, poor infrastructure, agriculture based economy and lower rate of capital formation, tagged it as a developing economy in the world.

Globally India ranks in ______________________.

  1. third position with 4,200 Start-ups

  2. fourth position with 4,200 Start-ups

  3. second position with 4,500 Start-ups

  4. fifth position with 4,800 Start-ups


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globally India ranks in third position with 42000 start ups. The start-up schemes provide loans to entrepreneurs of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes as well as women. The start-up helps to promote the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. It also promotes economic growth and development.

Third group of developing countries are ________.

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Iran

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Third group of developing countries include India, Pakistan and Iran which are developing at as substantial and great level.

Which of the following has not been concluded by the World Development Report-2018?

  1. Nations' best long-term investment is in the education.

  2. Internet is a pure public good.

  3. Investment in health should be given priority over education.

  4. Mechanization of farm sector has increased employment opportunities.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pure public goods are available free to all which is not case with the internet. One country, Finland, has defined access to the internet (at broadband speeds) as a legal right and pursues a universal access policy.

The backbone of economic development is_________________.

  1. agriculture sector

  2. manufacturing sector

  3. corpoarate sector

  4. banking sector


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of the economic development of the country because of the following reasons:

(1) The manufacturing sector helps in modernizing agriculture which increases agricultural productivity.
(2) The export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce.
(3) Manufacturing industries reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.

Word Development Report was released on _________ 2016.

  1. January 15th

  2. January 26th

  3. January 14th

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank publishes the World Development Report (WDR) every year. This report provides a depth analysis of various aspects of economic development. 

World Development Report, 2016 was published on January 14th, 2016. The criterion used for the preparation of the report is per capita income.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Digital Dividend was the title of the World Development Report for the year ________.

  1. 2014

  2. 2016

  3. 2015

  4. 2012


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( IBRD) or the World Bank publishes the World Development Report every year. The criterion used for preparation is per capita income. 

World Development Report, 2016 was published on January 14th, 2016. The title of the report for this year was “Digital Dividend”. The title was given as, it explores the impact of various technologies in the development of the economy.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

The world development report is published _______.

  1. annually

  2. biannually

  3. once in 5 years

  4. once in 10 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Development Report is published annually since 1978. World Bank has taken per capital income as the base for economic development.

Every year the World Development Report is published by the _______.

  1. IBRD (World Bank)

  2. NABARD

  3. RBI

  4. None


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first report by the World Bank or International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was published in 1978. Since then, it continues to publish such report annually.

The first World Development Report was titled ___________.

  1. Prospects for Growth and Alleviation of Poverty

  2. Mind and Culture

  3. Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World

  4. Gender Equality and Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first World Development Report was published in the year 1978. Major focus of this report was given on the issue of the increasing poverty in the previous and that year also how the development should help in eliminating it. 

According to World Development Report of 2016, which of the following country has the highest number of internet users?

  1. China

  2. Brazil

  3. London

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Development Report is published since 1978 by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank. It is published annually. The report provides in-depth analysis of a specific aspect of economic development with topics such as agriculture, youth, equity, public services delivery, the role of the state, transition economies, labour, infrastructure, health, the environment, risk management, and poverty.

Digital Dividend is the title of World Development Report of the year 2016. It talks about the technologies. According to World Development Report of 2016 the country that has highest number of internet users is China.

The Ease of Doing Business Report, an international publication, is published every year by which of the following organisation(s)?
(A) World Bank
(B) WTO
(C) Reserve Bank of India.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Both (A) and (B)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ease of Doing Business Report is a report that is published annually. It was developed in 2003. Its aim is to measure the costs to firms of business regulations in 190 countries. It is an international publication which is published by World Bank. World  Bank is an international financial institution.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Which of the following is not a social sector programme of the Govt of India?

  1. Mid Day Meal scheme

  2. Sarva Siksha Abhiyan

  3. National Rural Health Mission

  4. Look East Policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mid Day Meal scheme is a programme to better the nutritional standing of school-age children all over the world. Another, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan aims at universalisation of primary education. Moreover, the National Rural Health Mission provides adequate health care. These are all social sector programmes of the Govt of India. However, Look East Policy is not a social sector programme. It is a policy to improve relations with our eastern neighbours and countries of South-East Asia.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

India entered into an agreement to purchase Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from some East Asian Nations. This is the part of India's initiative in the direction of _____________.

  1. Look East policy

  2. Switch over to LNG

  3. Business with most favoured nations only

  4. Convention on Supplemental Compen-sation (CSC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India’s Look East Policy is a policy to develop relations of extensive economic and strategic importance with the nations of Southeast Asia. The support from Asian countries has increased India’s importance at the global level. India took an initiative in this direction. It has entered into an agreement to purchase Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) from some east Asian countries.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Which one of the following countries is not considered a Newly Industrialized Country (NIC)?

  1. South Africa

  2. Mexico

  3. Brazil

  4. France


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

France is a developed country. International Monetary Fund includes France in the list of advanced economies. Hence, France is not considered a Newly Industrialized Country.
Newly Industrialised Countries are those countries whose economies have not yet reached a developed country's status but whose economic growth is much higher than other developing countries.

Which of the following is not true about farmers in the least Developed Countries (LDCs)?

  1. The staple crop is the chief source of food

  2. Labour is underutilized except for planting and harvesting seasons

  3. On the traditional farm, output is always greater than consumption

  4. Cultivators utilize only a small portion of land


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The farmers in the least developed countries (LDCs) have staple crop as the chief source of food. Moreover, labour is underutilized in these countries, except for planting and harvesting seasons. Also, cultivators utilise only a small portion of land here.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

The Govt of India has created a women's Self-Help Group Development Fund so that it can reduce their interest burden. What is the size of the fund?

  1. Rs. 100 crores

  2. Rs. 200 crores

  3. Rs. 250 crores

  4. Rs. 500 crores


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Govt of India has created the Self-Help Group Development Fund of women. Self Help Groups are being promoted through this fund. It is for the realization of socio-economic development. Also, the fund helps to reduce the interest burden. The size of the fund is Rs. 500 crores.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

As per some newspaper reports , the Asia-Pacific Region is facing various global crises. What are these crises?
A) Financial crises
B) Fuel and food crises
C) Climate change

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. All A, B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The various global crises have affected the Asia-Pacific region with unexpected speed and force. These crises include: financial crisis(slow down of economic growth), fuel and food crisis and climatic change.

Thus, the correct the answer is D.

State whether the following statements are True or False:
India has 25% of the world's population.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the demographics, world’s population refers to the total number of people or human beings who are currently living. It was estimated to have reached a figure of 7.8 billion people as of March 2020. Moreover, India is referred to as the second most populated country in the world. Also, it has been estimated to have 17.7% of the total word’s population.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Fill in the blanks from the alternatives given.
India occupies ______% of the total world land area.

  1. 2.4

  2. 4.2

  3. 3.3

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The percentage of area occupied by India is 2.4 percent of the total land area of the world. However, it tends to support 16.7 percent of the world's population.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Fill in the blanks from the alternatives given.
The year ___ is described as the year of Great Divide.

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1921

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The year 1921 is referred to as a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India. It is when the mortality started to decline which lead to an acceleration in the rate of population growth. Also, during the next three decades (1921-51) the  population growth rate continued at a level of over one per cent per annum.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

State whether the following statements are True or False:
The year 1911 is known as the "year of great divide."

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The year 1921 is called a Great Divide in the demographic history of India because it is the only census year when there was decline{decrease} in growth of population. After 1921, there has been a trend of continuous rise in population.

Fill in the blanks from the alternatives given.
India is in the ___ stage of demographic transition.

  1. third 

  2. first 

  3. second

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Demographic Transition is a model which is used to represent the movement of high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. This transition takes place when a country develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system. India is in this second stage of demographic transition.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Transport system creates ____________ utility.

  1. Place

  2. Form

  3. Time

  4. Total


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation assists in transferring of goods and persons from place to place. Thus, it creates a utility of place. This has considerably contributed to the development of the economy and also led to social, political and cultural unification. In this way, the transport sector has contributed significantly to India's GDP, employment and also FDI inflows.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

State whether the following statements are True or False.
U.S.A. has adopted centrally planned economic system.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States of America is a union of fifty states in North America. It is the world's third-largest economy. It is a mixed economy. That means it operates as a free market economy in consumer goods and business services.

India was ranked at which position in the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) $2016-2017$?

  1. $10$

  2. $39$

  3. $55$

  4. $69$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India was ranked at 39th position in the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2016-2017. Global Competitiveness Report is published by the World Economic Forum once a year. It helps to analyze the sustainable current and medium level possibility of economic growth and development.

In the World Banks Ease of doing Business Ranking 2015 India is placed at the  ________________.

  1. 154 place out of the total 184 economies

  2. 142 place out of the total 189 economies

  3. 148 place out of the total 190 economies

  4. 146 place out of the total 188 economies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the World Banks Ease of doing Business Ranking 2015 India is placed at the 142 place out of the total 189 economies.A high ease of doing business can be defined as a situation where ranking the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm.

NSSO stand for ________.

  1. None of the below

  2. National Standard Statistics Organization

  3. National Saving Scheme Organization

  4. National Sample Survey Organization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NSSO stands for National Sample Survey Organization. It helps to conduct socio-economic surveys. This organization is under the Ministry of statistics of the government of India. It was established in the year of 1950.

Indian Economy may be viewed as _____________.

  1. undeveloped Economy

  2. developing Economy

  3. developed Economy

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India is termed as a Developing Economy because of its initiative for determined planned economic development. India aims to achieve a greater economic growth and development.

Mark the correct statement.

  1. India is a purely Capitallist Economy

  2. India is a Stagnant Economy

  3. India is a Developing Economy

  4. India is a resources poor-economy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India is a Developing Economy- this is the correct statement. India is termed as a Developing Economy because of its initiative for determined planned economic development. India aims to achieve a greater economic growth and development.

India is termed as a Developing Economy because of its ________________.

  1. initiative for determined planned economic development

  2. rapid population growth

  3. predominant agrarian set-up

  4. slow Industrial progress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is termed as a Developing Economy because of its initiative for determined planned economic development.India aims to achieve a greater economic growth and development.

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