Chapter 4 Human Development

1. Consider the statements below.

1. Development implies a quantifiable shift in value that is always positive.
2. Growth is qualitative as well as value neutral.

Select the incorrect response.

2. Take a look at the following statement.

1. Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq was the first to introduce the concept of human development.
2. Continuity in the availability of possibilities is referred to as sustainability.
3. To be empowered means to have the ability to make decisions.

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3. Human Development Reports produced by ?

4. Take a look at this comment on the human development index (HDI).

1. The rankings are based on a scale of 0 to 1.
2. The human development index (HDI) ranks countries based on their performance in key areas like health, education, and resource access.

Select the correct response.

5. Think about the following statement:

1. The size of a country’s land area and per capita income are related to human development.
2. Larger countries have outpaced smaller countries in terms of human development.
3. Wealthier countries have outpaced their poorer neighbours in terms of human development.

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6. Which one of the following best describes development?

7. Which one of the following scholars introduced the concept of Human Development?

8. Which one of the following are components of human development?

9. Consider the following remark in light of the UNDP’s major indices for measuring human progress.

1. The human development index
2. human poverty index
3. human capital index
4. survey on migration

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10. with reference to the countries fall in the score of 0.700 to 0.807,

consider the following statement.

11. consider the following statements regarding Human Poverty Index .

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