30 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Chapter 1: Development, Class 10 Economics
1. Which of the following is a common measure of economic development?
a) Gross National Happiness
b) Per capita income
c) Environmental sustainability
d) Social equity
Answer: b) Per capita income
2. What does the Human Development Index (HDI) measure?
a) Only economic growth
b) Health, education, and income
c) Environmental factors
d) Political stability
Answer: b) Health, education, and income
3. Which of the following is NOT a component of HDI?
a) Life expectancy
b) Literacy rate
c) Gross Domestic Product
d) Mean years of schooling
Answer: c) Gross Domestic Product
4. What is the primary focus of development studies?
a) Economic growth only
b) Quality of life and well-being
c) Industrial output
d) Military strength
Answer: b) Quality of life and well-being
5. Which of the following factors is essential for measuring development?
a) Political power
b) Cultural heritage
c) Health status
d) Natural resources
Answer: c) Health status
6. Which country had a higher HDI rank than India in the 2021 report?
a) Pakistan
b) Bangladesh
c) Sri Lanka
d) Nepal
Answer: c) Sri Lanka
7. What is one limitation of using income as a measure of development?
a) It is difficult to calculate.
b) It does not reflect the distribution of wealth.
c) It is not widely accepted.
d) It is too complex.
Answer: b) It does not reflect the distribution of wealth.
8. Which of the following is a qualitative measure of development?
a) Per capita income
b) Literacy rate
c) Access to healthcare
d) GDP growth rate
Answer: c) Access to healthcare
9. What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to?
a) Economic growth without limits
b) Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
c) Urbanization
d) Industrialization
Answer: b) Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations
10. Which organization is responsible for publishing the Human Development Report?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
11. Which of the following is an indicator of social development?
a) Economic growth
b) Literacy rate
c) Industrial output
d) Foreign investment
Answer: b) Literacy rate
12. What is the significance of the Gross Enrolment Ratio?
a) It measures the total income of a country.
b) It indicates the level of education in a population.
c) It assesses the health status of a population.
d) It evaluates environmental sustainability.
Answer: b) It indicates the level of education in a population.
13. Which of the following is a goal of development?
a) Increased inequality
b) Improved quality of life
c) Environmental degradation
d) Political instability
Answer: b) Improved quality of life
14. What does 'Purchasing Power Parity' (PPP) help to compare?
a) Political systems
b) Income levels across countries
c) Environmental policies
d) Cultural values
Answer: b) Income levels across countries
15. Which of the following is a key aspect of national development?
a) Focusing solely on urban areas
b) Considering the needs of all citizens
c) Ignoring social factors
d) Prioritizing economic growth over social welfare
Answer: b) Considering the needs of all citizens
16. Which of the following is an example of a health indicator?
a) Literacy rate
b) Infant mortality rate
c) GDP per capita
d) Employment rate
Answer: b) Infant mortality rate
17. What is the main purpose of development indicators?
a) To measure only economic growth
b) To assess the quality of life and well-being
c) To evaluate political stability
d) To compare military strength
Answer: b) To assess the quality of life and well-being
18. Which of the following statements is true regarding development goals?
a) All individuals have the same goals for development.
b) Development goals are solely based on economic factors.
c) Different individuals may have different and conflicting notions of development.
d) Development goals do not consider social factors.
Answer: c) Different individuals may have different and conflicting notions of development.
19. Which of the following is a measure of educational attainment?
a) Life expectancy
b) Mean years of schooling
c) Per capita income
d) Gross National Product
Answer: b) Mean years of schooling
20. What is the role of government in development?
a) To limit access to education
b) To promote economic growth and social welfare
c) To focus solely on military spending
d) To ignore environmental issues
Answer: b) To promote economic growth and social welfare
21. Which of the following is a characteristic of developed countries?
a) High infant mortality rates
b) Low literacy rates
c) High per capita income
d) Limited access to healthcare
Answer: c) High per capita income
22. What is the relationship between development and gender equality?
a) Development has no impact on gender equality.
b) Higher levels of development often lead to greater gender equality.
c) Gender equality hinders development.
d) Development only benefits men.
Answer: b) Higher levels of development often lead to greater gender equality.
23. Which of the following is a challenge to sustainable development?
a) Increased awareness of environmental issues
b) Overconsumption of resources
c) Technological advancements
d) Improved education
Answer: b) Overconsumption of resources
24. What does the term 'economic development' primarily refer to?
a) Improvement in the quality of life
b) Increase in national income and wealth
c) Political stability
d) Cultural preservation
Answer: b) Increase in national income and wealth
25. Which of the following is a qualitative aspect of development?
a) GDP growth
b) Access to clean water
c) Employment rates
d) Industrial output
Answer: b) Access to clean water
26. What is the significance of life expectancy as a development indicator?
a) It reflects the economic status of a country.
b) It indicates the health and well-being of a population.
c) It measures educational attainment.
d) It assesses environmental sustainability.
Answer: b) It indicates the health and well-being of a population.
27. Which of the following is a goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
a) To promote inequality
b) To ensure access to quality education
c) To increase military spending
d) To limit healthcare access
Answer: b) To ensure access to quality education
28. What is the primary focus of social development?
a) Economic growth
b) Improvement of social conditions and quality of life
c) Industrialization
d) Military strength
Answer: b) Improvement of social conditions and quality of life
29. Which of the following is a key factor in measuring the quality of life?
a) Economic output
b) Access to healthcare and education
c) Military expenditure
d) Natural resource availability
Answer: b) Access to healthcare and education
30. What is the importance of understanding different perspectives on development?
a) It helps to create a one-size-fits-all solution.
b) It allows for a more inclusive approach to development.
c) It simplifies the concept of development.
d) It focuses solely on economic factors.
Answer: b) It allows for a more inclusive approach to development.
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CBSE CLASS 10 ECONOMICS IMPORTANT QUESTIONS (MCQS) | ||
S.No | Chapter Name | MCQs |
1 | Development | |
2 | Sectors of Indian economy | |
3 | Money and credit | |
4 | Globalisation and the Indian economy | |
5 | Consumer rights | |
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