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Economic Growth and Development: Strategies for Progress

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Which of the following is NOT a key factor contributing to economic growth?

  1. Technological Progress

  2. Human Capital Development

  3. Natural Resource Exploitation

  4. Efficient Capital Allocation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While natural resources can contribute to economic growth, they are not a sustainable source of growth and can lead to environmental degradation.

The process of economic development typically involves a shift from which sector to which sector?

  1. Agriculture to Industry

  2. Industry to Services

  3. Services to Agriculture

  4. Agriculture to Services


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As economies develop, there is a shift from primary industries (such as agriculture) to secondary industries (such as manufacturing) and eventually to tertiary industries (such as services).

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for promoting economic growth in developing countries?

  1. Export-Oriented Industrialization

  2. Import Substitution Industrialization

  3. Foreign Direct Investment

  4. Human Capital Development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Import substitution industrialization is a strategy that is often associated with protectionist policies and can lead to inefficient industries.

The concept of "inclusive growth" emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Reducing Income Inequality

  2. Promoting Social Mobility

  3. Creating Employment Opportunities

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inclusive growth aims to ensure that the benefits of economic growth are shared widely across society.

Which of the following is a key challenge to achieving sustainable economic growth?

  1. Climate Change

  2. Resource Depletion

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable economic growth requires addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure of:

  1. Life Expectancy

  2. Education

  3. Income

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HDI is a measure of human well-being that takes into account life expectancy, education, and income.

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of economic development?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Gross National Income (GNI)

  3. Human Development Index (HDI)

  4. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PPP is a measure of the relative cost of living between countries and is not directly an indicator of economic development.

The concept of "economic convergence" refers to the:

  1. Tendency for economies to grow at similar rates over time

  2. Process of catching up between developed and developing economies

  3. Convergence of economic policies across countries

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic convergence suggests that, in the long run, economies tend to grow at similar rates, leading to a narrowing of income gaps.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the "Washington Consensus" on economic development?

  1. Fiscal Discipline

  2. Trade Liberalization

  3. Privatization

  4. Environmental Sustainability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental sustainability is not a core element of the Washington Consensus, which focuses on macroeconomic stability and market-oriented reforms.

The concept of "structural transformation" in economic development refers to:

  1. Shifting from agriculture to industry

  2. Shifting from industry to services

  3. Diversification of the economy

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structural transformation involves changes in the composition of an economy, such as shifts from agriculture to industry and services, as well as diversification of economic activities.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by developing countries in achieving economic growth?

  1. Lack of Infrastructure

  2. High Levels of Corruption

  3. Political Instability

  4. Abundant Natural Resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abundant natural resources can be a blessing or a curse, and their mismanagement can lead to economic problems.

The concept of "green growth" emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Promoting Economic Growth

  2. Protecting the Environment

  3. Reducing Income Inequality

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Green growth aims to achieve economic growth while minimizing environmental impact and promoting social inclusiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the "Sustainable Development Goals" (SDGs)?

  1. No Poverty

  2. Zero Hunger

  3. Quality Education

  4. Economic Growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth is not explicitly included as a goal in the SDGs, although it is recognized as a means to achieve other goals.

The concept of "human capital" in economic development refers to:

  1. The skills and knowledge of the workforce

  2. The health and well-being of the population

  3. The stock of physical capital

  4. All of the Above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Human capital encompasses the skills, knowledge, and health of the population, all of which contribute to economic productivity.

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for promoting economic growth in developed countries?

  1. Innovation and Technological Advancement

  2. Investment in Infrastructure

  3. Expansionary Monetary Policy

  4. Export-Oriented Industrialization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Export-oriented industrialization is a strategy more commonly associated with developing countries, while developed countries typically focus on innovation and domestic economic growth.

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