Development Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Development (CBSE Class 10 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Development, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary goal of economic development?

   1. Increase in population
   2. Sustainable improvement in quality of life
   3. Expansion of agricultural land
   4. Decrease in industrial output
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   Answer: B. Sustainable improvement in quality of life

   Economic development aims at a sustainable improvement in the quality of life, not just economic growth without consideration of well-being.

2. What does HDI stand for?

   1. Human Development Indicator
   2. Health and Development Index
   3. Human Development Index
   4. Human Deprivation Indicator
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   Answer: C. Human Development Index

   HDI stands for Human Development Index, a measure that reflects the level of development in different countries, considering factors such as life expectancy, education, and income.

3. Which of the following is NOT an aim of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

   1. Ending poverty
   2. Increasing military spending
   3. Ensuring quality education
   4. Gender equality
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   Answer: B. Increasing military spending

   The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focus on ending poverty, ensuring quality education, gender equality, and other developmental aims, not increasing military spending.

4. What aspect is crucial for achieving social sustainability?

   1. Technological advancements
   2. Economic disparity
   3. Social inclusion
   4. Heightened consumerism
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   Answer: C. Social inclusion

   Social inclusion is crucial for social sustainability as it ensures that all groups in society are considered, leading to stable and cohesive communities.

5. How does gender equality contribute to development?

   1. By decreasing the workforce participation
   2. By limiting education for women
   3. By dismantling family structures
   4. By improving overall productivity and social cohesion
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   Answer: D. By improving overall productivity and social cohesion

   Gender equality contributes to development by fostering a productive workforce where everyone can participate equally, improving economic outcomes, and enhancing social cohesion.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of developed countries?
2. Which measure is NOT typically used to assess human development?
3. What is a necessary factor for sustainable development?
4. Which of the following best describes 'economic development'?
5. Which of the following is an indicator of inequality in development?
6. Sustainable development involves balancing which aspects?
7. What does the term 'inclusive growth' refer to?
8. Which factor is considered when calculating the Human Development Index (HDI)?
9. What is the main critique of using GDP as an indicator for development?
10. What is the primary focus of economic development models in emerging economies?
11. Which organisation is primarily responsible for measuring global human development?
12. What is an indicator of high human development according to HDI?
13. Why is equitable wealth distribution essential for economic development?
14. Which is a major challenge to achieving sustainable development in developing countries?
15. What role does technology play in economic development?

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