Chapter: Development of Class 10 CBSE Economics:
Extra 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1-10: Basic Concepts of Development
Which of the following is the most important goal of development?
a) Income
b) Freedom
c) Equality
d) All of these
Ans: d) All of these
The term Per Capita Income refers to:
a) Total income of the country
b) Income per person
c) Income of only employed people
d) Government’s revenue
Ans: b) Income per person
Which organization publishes the Human Development Report?
a) World Bank
b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Ans: b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Which factor is used by the World Bank to classify countries?
a) Human Development Index
b) Per Capita Income
c) Literacy Rate
d) Life Expectancy
Ans: b) Per Capita Income
Which of the following is not a measure of economic development?
a) GDP Growth Rate
b) Employment Rate
c) Number of Schools
d) Population Growth Rate
Ans: d) Population Growth Rate
Which sector is the largest employer in India?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) IT Sector
Ans: a) Primary
Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?
a) Using non-renewable energy excessively
b) Cutting forests for infrastructure development
c) Using solar energy for electricity generation
d) Increasing industrial waste
Ans: c) Using solar energy for electricity generation
Which Indian state has the highest per capita income?
a) Bihar
b) Punjab
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa
Ans: d) Goa
HDI (Human Development Index) is measured using:
a) Income, Literacy, Health
b) Military Power, Income, Health
c) Exports, Imports, Population
d) GDP, Roads, Electricity
Ans: a) Income, Literacy, Health
Which of the following is not a goal of development?
a) Better income
b) Political instability
c) Good health
d) Education
Ans: b) Political instability
11-20: World Bank Classification & Sustainable Development
According to the World Bank, a high-income country has per capita income of: This is a sample page layout where content stays in the middle section, a navigation bar is on the left, and advertisements are on the right. The layout adjusts based on screen size, making it responsive for both desktop and mobile users.
a) Less than
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b) More than ,845
c) Between ,046 - ,845
d) Less than ,500
Ans: b) More than ,845
Which of the following is an example of non-renewable resources?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Coal
d) Tidal energy
Ans: c) Coal
What is India’s rank in the Human Development Index (as per latest data)?
a) 135
b) 132
c) 129
d) 126
Ans: b) 132
Which country has the highest HDI in the world?
a) Norway
b) USA
c) China
d) India
Ans: a) Norway
Which of the following is the most sustainable method for irrigation?
a) Canal irrigation
b) Drip irrigation
c) Tube well irrigation
d) Flood irrigation
Ans: b) Drip irrigation
Which one is an indicator of sustainable development?
a) Increasing pollution
b) More fossil fuel usage
c) Conservation of resources
d) Deforestation
Ans: c) Conservation of resources
Which is not a component of HDI?
a) Per capita income
b) Industrial growth
c) Literacy rate
d) Life expectancy
Ans: b) Industrial growth
Why is sustainable development necessary?
a) To exploit resources quickly
b) To use resources judiciously
c) To increase pollution
d) To reduce production
Ans: b) To use resources judiciously
Which of the following countries is considered a developed nation?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Japan
d) Bangladesh
Ans: c) Japan
What is the primary goal of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
a) Economic growth
b) Welfare of people
c) Military strength
d) Industrialization
Ans: b) Welfare of people
21-30: Developmental Goals and Economic Growth
Which state in India has the highest literacy rate?
a) Bihar
b) Kerala
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Ans: b) Kerala
Which one of the following is an example of an economic activity?
a) Watching TV
b) Teaching in school
c) Sleeping
d) Playing football
Ans: b) Teaching in school
Which of the following is an indicator of economic development?
a) Higher per capita income
b) Poor healthcare
c) Low literacy rate
d) Increasing unemployment
Ans: a) Higher per capita income
Which factor affects development?
a) Resources
b) Climate
c) Population
d) All of these
Ans: d) All of these
Economic development requires:
a) More industries
b) Increase in GDP
c) Increase in employment
d) All of these
Ans: d) All of these
The basic criterion used by World Bank to compare countries is:
a) Human Development Index
b) Per Capita Income
c) Poverty Rate
d) Literacy Rate
Ans: b) Per Capita Income
What is a major drawback of per capita income as an indicator of development?
a) It ignores population
b) It does not consider income distribution
c) It does not show GDP growth
d) It only measures national wealth
Ans: b) It does not consider income distribution
Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?
a) Overfishing in oceans
b) Cutting trees for farming
c) Using renewable energy
d) Industrial pollution
Ans: c) Using renewable energy
In India, per capita income is highest in:
a) Bihar
b) Maharashtra
c) Goa
d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: c) Goa
Which of these is a feature of a developed economy?
a) Low literacy rate
b) High infant mortality rate
c) High life expectancy
d) High poverty rate
Ans: c) High life expectancy
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a developed country?
a) High Per Capita Income
b) High HDI Rank
c) High Infant Mortality Rate
d) Low Unemployment Rate
Ans: c) High Infant Mortality Rate
The main criterion for comparing the development of different countries as per World Bank is:
a) Literacy Rate
b) Life Expectancy
c) Per Capita Income
d) Industrial Growth
Ans: c) Per Capita Income
Sustainable development mainly focuses on:
a) Economic growth only
b) Conservation of resources for future generations
c) Rapid industrialization
d) Increased use of fossil fuels
Ans: b) Conservation of resources for future generations
Which of the following is not an economic indicator of development?
a) GDP growth rate
b) Per capita income
c) Life expectancy
d) Poverty rate
Ans: c) Life expectancy
Which of the following is the best indicator of economic growth of a country?
a) Increase in population
b) Increase in national income
c) Increase in per capita income
d) Increase in exports
Ans: c) Increase in per capita income
The higher the HDI rank, the ________ is the country's level of development.
a) Higher
b) Lower
c) Equal
d) Moderate
Ans: a) Higher
In which year did the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) start publishing the Human Development Index (HDI)?
a) 1980
b) 1990
c) 2000
d) 2010
Ans: b) 1990
A country is classified as low-income country by the World Bank if its per capita income is: This is a sample page layout where content stays in the middle section, a navigation bar is on the left, and advertisements are on the right. The layout adjusts based on screen size, making it responsive for both desktop and mobile users. This is a sample page layout where content stays in the middle section, a navigation bar is on the left, and advertisements are on the right. The layout adjusts based on screen size, making it responsive for both desktop and mobile users.
a) Less than
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b) More than ,000
c) Between ,000 and ,000
d) Less than 0
Ans: a) Less than
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The total income of a country divided by its total population is called:
a) National Income
b) Per Capita Income
c) Gross Development Index
d) Development Index
Ans: b) Per Capita Income
Which of the following is an example of non-sustainable development?
a) Using bio-gas instead of coal
b) Using solar power
c) Overuse of groundwater
d) Afforestation
Ans: c) Overuse of groundwater
Which of the following is not a part of HDI?
a) Health Status
b) Education Level
c) Industrial Growth
d) Per Capita Income
Ans: c) Industrial Growth
Which of the following is an indicator of a country's overall health standard?
a) Life Expectancy
b) Per Capita Income
c) Literacy Rate
d) GDP
Ans: a) Life Expectancy
What is India's main challenge in achieving sustainable development?
a) Excessive use of non-renewable resources
b) Lack of population
c) Overproduction of goods
d) Decrease in industrialization
Ans: a) Excessive use of non-renewable resources
The per capita income of a country is calculated in which currency for international comparisons?
a) Rupees
b) Dollars
c) Pounds
d) Euros
Ans: b) Dollars
What is the primary aim of sustainable development?
a) Economic growth at the cost of environment
b) Protection of the environment along with development
c) Reducing GDP growth
d) Making profits for industries
Ans: b) Protection of the environment along with development
A country is considered developed if it has:
a) High industrial growth but poor health facilities
b) High income and high human development
c) Only high GDP
d) Only high literacy rate
Ans: b) High income and high human development
Which of the following is an example of inclusive development?
a) Development that benefits only the rich
b) Growth of industries at the cost of environment
c) Development that includes all sections of society
d) Unplanned urbanization
Ans: c) Development that includes all sections of society
The sustainable use of resources means:
a) Using all resources at once
b) Using resources for economic growth only
c) Using resources without considering the future
d) Using resources judiciously for future generations
Ans: d) Using resources judiciously for future generations
Which of the following is the best example of a renewable resource?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Solar energy
d) Natural gas
Ans: c) Solar energy
Which of the following factors affect human development?
a) Education
b) Health facilities
c) Employment opportunities
d) All of the above
Ans: d) All of the above
