national income & human development index section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is true?

a) Physical planning is more important than financial planning.

b) Financial planning is more important than physical planning.

c) Physical and financial planning are equally important.

d) Physical and financial planning are complementary.

Question : 2

According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), what percentage of world’s total population is currently living in urban areas?

a) 45

b) 25

c) 55

d) 35

Question : 3

Which of the following is not included in Human Development Index?

a) Social Inequality

b) Life Expectancy

c) Adult Literacy

d) Real per capita income

Question : 4

Why is demographic dividend likely to be manifested in India in future?

a) Population of children below 7 years is likely to increase

b) Population in the age group between 8-15 years is likely to increase.

c) Population in the age group of 15-64 years is likely to increase

d) opulation in the age group above 65 years is likely to increase

Question : 5

HDI is measured with reference to

1. Infant Mortality
2. Real GDP per capita
3. Life Expectancy at birth
4. Morbidity

a) 3 and 4 are correct

b) 2 and 3 are correct

c) All are correct

d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Question : 6

The most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is its

a) Net Domestic product

b) Gross Domestic product

c) Net National product

d) Per capita real income