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Questions Related to economics of development

Modern view of economic development presumed that the increase in per capita income would trickle down to the masses, thus, reducing income inequalities and poverty.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

The experience of many developing countries showed that the 'trickle down strategy' of economic development did not work.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Which view of economic development presumed that the increase in per capita income would trickle down to the masses, thus, reducing income inequalities and poverty?

  1. Modern view

  2. Classical view

  3. Traditional view

  4. Keynesian view


Correct Option: C

Traditional approach strictly defines economic development in terms of ____________.

  1. sustainable development

  2. economic indicators

  3. economic efficiency

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

Economic growth involves quantitative changes in output along with qualitative changes in the form of ______________.

  1. decreased social discrimination

  2. decreased gender discrimination

  3. higher efficiency of inputs

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C

Economic growth and economic development are both entirely quantitative concepts.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B

Economic development is a more ___________ term as compared to economic growth.

  1. narrow

  2. comprehensive

  3. inclusive

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Economic development refers to the economic growth of the economy in all terms which includes all aspects and has become a main and central theme of economic thought throughout the years.
Economic growth refers to the process of using natural resources for the development of the economy in other to increase the per capita income of the economy.
Therefore, economic development is a broader as well as more comprehensive term as compared to economic growth. 

Economic development refers to ______________ accompanied by changes in the socio-economic structure of the economy.

  1. economic stability

  2. economic growth

  3. sustainable development

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Economic development refers to the economic growth of the economy in all terms which includes all aspects and has become a main and central theme of economic thought throughout the years. 

Traditional approach to economic development gave a __________ definition of economic development.

  1. broad

  2. narrow

  3. either A or B

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

Economic development refers to economic growth accompanied by changes in the ____________ structure of the economy.

  1. social

  2. economic

  3. both A & B

  4. neither A nor B


Correct Option: C