Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Within India, Kerala performs much better than Punjab and Gujarat in human development despite having:
With reference to the concepts of ‘growth’ and ‘development’, consider the following statements: 1. Growth is quantitative and value-neutral, whereas development is qualitative and value-positive. 2. Development can take place even if there is no change in the existing conditions. 3. Positive growth does not always lead to development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the concept of a "Meaningful Life" in human development, consider the following statements: 1. A meaningful life is defined primarily by its longevity. 2. It implies that people must be able to develop their talents and participate in society. 3. It requires people to be free to achieve their goals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of human development?
With reference to the pillar of 'Equity' in human development, consider the following statements: 1. It refers to making equal access to opportunities available to everybody. 2. It ensures opportunities are equal only for those belonging to the economically weaker sections. 3. In India, school dropout rates demonstrate that choices are not limited by lack of access to knowledge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Sustainability' as a pillar of human development: 1. It refers to the continuity in the availability of opportunities. 2. It implies that future generations should have fewer opportunities than the present one. 3. Misuse of environmental resources leads to fewer opportunities for future generations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of human development, the term 'Productivity' primarily refers to:
With reference to 'Empowerment' in human development, consider the following statements: 1. Empowerment refers to the strict control of choices by the state. 2. Such power comes from increasing freedom and capability. 3. Good governance and people-oriented policies are prerequisites for empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Basic Needs Approach' to human development was initially proposed by which of the following organizations?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic needs identified under the Basic Needs Approach?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Welfare Approach' to human development: 1. It views human beings as the primary participants in the development process. 2. It argues for higher government expenditure on education, health, and social amenities. 3. The government is not responsible for providing basic facilities under this approach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the calculation of the Human Development Index (HDI), what is the weightage assigned to each of the three dimensions?
Consider the following statements regarding the Human Poverty Index (HPI): 1. It measures the shortfall in human development. 2. It is strictly an income-based measure of poverty. 3. It takes into account the probability of not surviving till the age of 40. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following indicators represents 'Access to Knowledge' in the Human Development Index? 1. Vocational training rate 2. Gross enrolment ratio 3. Mean years of schooling Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which is the only country in the world to officially proclaim the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the measure of the country’s progress?
With reference to the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH), consider the following statements: 1. It encourages thinking of the spiritual, non-material, and qualitative aspects of development. 2. It implies that material progress is the only determinant of happiness. 3. It completely rejects technological developments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to international comparisons of human development, consider the following statements: 1. The size of a country's territory is not directly related to its human development rank. 2. Per capita income is always directly proportional to human development. 3. Often smaller countries have done better than larger ones in human development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the group of countries with 'High' human development scores?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of countries with 'Low' levels of human development?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Human Poverty Index' (HPI): 1. It is less revealing than the Human Development Index (HDI). 2. It measures poverty as a shortfall in human capabilities rather than just income. 3. It considers the number of small children who are underweight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Capability Approach', consider the following statements: 1. It focuses on building human capabilities in health, education, and access to resources. 2. It suggests that access to resources is the only key to increasing human development. 3. It is primarily associated with the work of Thomas Malthus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Development that enlarges people’s choices and improves their lives. This definition of Human Development was given by:
Which of the following statements about the 'Welfare Approach' is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the measurement of 'Access to Resources' in HDI: 1. It is measured by the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita. 2. It is calculated based on nominal exchange rates without adjusting for purchasing power. 3. It is measured in US dollars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Human Poverty Index (HPI)?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Productivity' pillar: 1. It emphasizes the extraction of natural resources over human capabilities. 2. It regards people as the real wealth of nations. 3. Better health facilities ultimately lead to better work efficiency. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been publishing the Human Development Report annually since:
Which of the following is a characteristic of countries with 'High' human development?
In the context of the Human Development Index (HDI), the indicator 'Life Expectancy at Birth' is used to measure which dimension?
Which dimension of the Human Development Index (HDI) is measured using indicators such as adult literacy rate and gross enrolment ratio?
Which of the following is a key difference between 'Growth' and 'Development'?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Concept | Proponent 1. Human Development Index | Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq 2. Capability Approach | Prof. Amartya Sen 3. Basic Needs Approach | International Labour Organisation 4. Gross National Happiness | Bhutan Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Human Development Index' calculation: 1. It is a sum total of the weights assigned to health, education, and resources. 2. Each dimension is given a weightage of 1/3. 3. A score of 0.268 would mean a very high level of human development. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT true about the 'Income Approach'?
The 'probability of not surviving till the age of 40' is a specific indicator used in the calculation of:
Which of the following statements about the 'Basic Needs Approach' is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Sustainability' pillar: 1. It requires that all environmental, financial, and human resources must be used keeping in mind the future. 2. It implies that the present generation must sacrifice all its needs for the future. 3. It includes the preservation of environmental, financial, and human resources. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Increasing freedoms is also one of the most effective ways of bringing about development. This view is attributed to: