Development Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Development (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 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 objective of development in economics?

   1. Increase in the individual's income
   2. Increase in community services
   3. Regional development
   4. Improvement of the quality of life
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   Answer: D. Improvement of the quality of life

   The primary objective of development in economics is to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities.

2. Why is sustainable development important?

   1. To ensure resources are available for future generations
   2. To enhance immediate profits
   3. To reduce economic inequality
   4. To accelerate technological innovation
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   Answer: A. To ensure resources are available for future generations

   Sustainable development ensures that resources are used in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.

3. Why is per capita income not a sufficient measure of development?

   1. It ignores how income is distributed
   2. It takes into account education levels
   3. It considers environmental factors
   4. It focuses only on GDP growth
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   Answer: A. It ignores how income is distributed

   Per capita income doesn't reflect income distribution within a country, which can lead to misleading conclusions about people's actual living standards.

4. Which of the following is a challenge to sustainable development?

   1. Increasing biodiversity
   2. Rapid population growth
   3. Advancing green technology
   4. Strengthening global partnerships
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   Answer: B. Rapid population growth

   Rapid population growth is a challenge to sustainable development as it increases resource demand and environmental degradation.

5. What is a possible consequence of uncontrolled economic growth?

   1. Increased biodiversity
   2. Environmental degradation
   3. Improved air quality
   4. Sustainable resource use
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   Answer: B. Environmental degradation

   Uncontrolled economic growth can lead to environmental degradation, depleting resources and harming ecosystems, making sustainability crucial.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is considered a developmental goal for an individual?
2. How do human development indicators help us?
3. Which of the following is true about Human Development Index (HDI)?
4. Which of the following best describes the idea of development?
5. What is a key feature of a developed country?
6. Which is NOT an indicator of economic development?
7. What may be a drawback of focusing solely on economic development?
8. What is one method to ensure inclusive development?
9. How can governments encourage sustainable development?
10. What role do non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play in development?
11. Why might focusing on GDP alone be inadequate for assessing national development?
12. How does development focus change between high and low-income countries?
13. What is a characteristic of equitable development?
14. How can economic disparity affect development?
15. In what way do global events influence national development strategies?

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