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Who originally propounded the theory of three stages of social development?
Karl Marx
Herbert Spencer
Auguste Comte
None of the above
Which of the following is the correct order in which the mentioned measures of development were introduced?
Per-capita Income, HDI, PQLI
PQLI, HDI, Per-capita Income
Per-capita Income, PQLI, HDI
None of the above
Which one of the following approaches is associated with Prof. Amartya Sen?
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Basic Needs Approach
Capability Approach
Income Approach
None of the above
Which one of the following was first to concentrate on human aspect of development?
United Nations Development Programme
Integrated Rural Development Programme
World Development Report
None of the above
Which one of the following is not constituent of Human Development Index?
Per Capita Income
Life Expectancy at Birth
Gross Enrollment Rate
None of the above
Which one is correct in the ascending order of Human Development Index (HDI) 2023-24 ranking of the following countries?
Brazil, India, South Africa, China
China, Brazil, South Africa, India
South Africa, China, India, Brazil
None of the above
Which of the statements given is incorrect about Human Development Index (HDI) 2023-24?
India ranks 135 out of 193 countries.
HDI is based on 3 basic dimensions of human
development - Long and healthy
life, Knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
In comparison to other nations in the South Asia like Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, India has the lowest rank.
None of the above
Which country’s Human Development Index rank is first as per Human Development Report 2023-24?
Switzerland
Iceland
Sweden
Norway
Which of the following States had the highest Human Development Index in 2022?
Kerala
Gujarat
Maharashtra
None of the above
Which of the following Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) will target to water availability for all and its permanent management upto 2030 in India?
SDG-6
SDG-7
SDG-8
SDG-9
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List- I
A. Economic Development
B. Economic growth
C. Sustainable Development
D. Quality of life
List-II
1. Gross Domestic Product
2. Environment
3. Health
4. Constructive change
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A new chapter on sustainable development and climate change was first introduced in the Economic Survey of :
2011-12
2015-16
2019-2020
None of the above
With reference to the Human Development Report, 2023-24, which of the following statement is/are correct?
(1) India's rank on the Human Development Index has upgraded from 135 in 2021 to 134 in 2022.
(2) India's rank on the Human Development Index has slipped from 134 in 2021 to 135 in 2022.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
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1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements about sustainable development -
(1) Based on the global indicator framework and data produced by National Statistical Systems and information collected at regional level, the United Nations Secretary General presents an Annual Sustainable Development Goal Report.
(2) Global Sustainable Development Report is produced to inform the quadrennial sustainable development goal review deliberations at the U.N. General Assembly once every quarter.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
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1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Role of Human Resources in Economic development, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. Effects of economic development on population growth.
2. Effects of population growth in economic development.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
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1 only
2 only
both 1 and 2
neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is not a sustainable development goal targeted to be achieved by 2030?
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Zero Hunger
Gender Equality
Space Research
None of the above
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List-I (Sustainable Development Goal (SDG))
A. SDG 10
B. SDG 13
C. SDG 14
D. SDG 15
List-II (Related with)
1. Climate change
2. Life on land
3. Reduced inequalities
4. Life below water
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A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
The best index of economic development is provided by
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growth in national income at current prices
growth in per capita real income from year to year
growth in savings ratio
None of the above
Hindu growth rate is related to
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money
GDP
population
None of the above
Consider the following statements about the Aadhar Pay Service:
1. It will enable people to make and receive payments using their Aadhaar number and biometrics.
2. People can use the service even if they do not have debit cards, mobile wallets, and mobile phones.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements in relation to the Sixteenth Finance Commission:
I. The Government of India constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission on October 31, 2023, in pursuance of Article 280(1) of the Constitution.
II. Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog and Professor at Columbia University, has been appointed as its Chairman.
III. The Sixteenth Finance Commission has been requested to submit its report by October 31, 2025, covering a period of five years starting from April 1, 2026.
How many of the above statements are correct?
1
2
3
0
Which of the following statements is incorrect about the India ?
Internet penetration crossed 75 per cent mark in 2022
Aadhar has facilitated the transfer of over 34 lakh crore to more than 1167 crore beneficiaries under the DBT
More than 200 crore Aadhar - based authentications are happening every month
56 percent of Jan Dhan Account holders are women
Which of the following is the definition of the term ‘sustainable development’?
Balancing economic growth with environmental conservation
Rapid industrialization and technological advancement
Achieving maximum profit in the shortest possible time
None of the above
For a developing country like India small scale and cottage industries should be encouraged primarily because they :
