“COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENTS OF INDIA” LESSON-10

COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENTS

INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CLASS-12

COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES OF INDIA Multiple Choice Questions

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Q1. Which of the following is/are regional & global economic
groupings?
A. SAARC
B. G-8
C. ASEAN
D.All of the above
Ans. D
Explanation:- SAARC, G-8, ASEAN, BRICS are examples of regional &
global economic groupings. Hence, D is the correct option.

Q2. People’s republic of China was formed in –
A. 1951
B. 1947
C. 1949
D. 1950
Ans. C
Explanation:- People’s Republic of China (PRC) was formed in 1949.
Hence , C is the correct option.

Q3. Match the following countries with the year in which five year plan
were introduced

Q4. The Great Leap Forward campaign initiated in – aimed at
industrializing the country on a massive scale.
A. 1965
B. 1958
C. 1978
D. 1988
Ans. B
Explanation:- The Great Leap Forward campaign initiated in 1958 aimed
at industrializing the country on a massive scale . Hence, B is the
correct option

Q5. Match the following events which took place in China with their
respective year

Q6. In 1958, there were – communes covering almost all the farm
population.
A. 25,000
B. 28,000
C. 26,000
D. 20,000
Ans. C
Explanation:-In 1958, there were 26,000 communes covering almost all
the farm population. Hence , C is the correct option.

Q7. Nationalisation of capital goods industries in Pakistan took place in:
A. 1990s
B. 1970s
C. 1960s
D. 1950s
Ans. B
Explanation:- Nationalisation of capital goods industries in Pakistan
took place in 1970s. Hence ,B is the correct option.

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Q8. – is the largest nation & geographically occupies the largest area
among the three nations.
A. India
B. China
C. Pakistan
D.Russia
Ans. B
Explanation:- China is the largest nation & geographically occupies the
largest area among the three nations. Hence ,B is the correct option.

Q9. Growth rate of population is high in which of these countries?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D.Bangladesh
Ans. B
Explanation:- Growth rate of population is high in Pakistan. Hence , B is
the correct option.

Q10. Which country has highest level of urbanization?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka
D.China
Ans. D
Explanation:- China has highest level of urbanisation. Hence, D isthe
correct option.

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Q11. China has the – largest GDP
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D.Fifth
Ans. B
Explanation:- China has the second largest GDP in the world. Hence, B
is the correct option.

Q12. Match the following countries with their respective year in which
reforms were introduced.

Q13. Which sector is emerging as a major player of development in
India & Pakistan?
A. Service
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D.Tourism
Ans. A
Explanation:- Service sector is emerging as a major player of
development in India & Pakistan. Hence, A is the correct option.

Q14. Pakistan is ahead of India in which of the following?
A. Reducing proportion of people below the poverty line
B. Sanitation
C. A & B both
D.Reducing Maternal mortality
Ans. C
Explanation:- Pakistan is ahead of India in reducing poverty &
improving sanitation facilities. Hence C, is the correct option.

Q15. What are liberty indicators. Give examples
Ans. Liberty indicators are those indicators which represent the degree
of civil & political freedom to individuals in a country
Examples: Extent of democratic participation in socio-political decision
making & Rights to citizens.
OR
Name the programme that was introduced in China to control
population growth.
Ans. One child norm , introduced in 1979

Q16. Human Development Index is prepared by –
A. United Nation Development Programme
B. United Nation Conference Environment & Development
C. WTO
D.IMF
Ans. A
Explanation:- HDI is prepared every year by UNDP since 1990 .
Hence, A is the correct option.

Q17. Which type of Economic system is followed in China?
A. Socialist economy
B. Capitalist economy
C. Mixed economy
D.None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation:- Socialist economic system is followed in China . Hence, A
is the correct option.

Q18. Which of the following country has highest population density?
A. Pakistan
B. China
C. India
D.USA
Ans. C
Explanation:- India has highest population density (382 person/sq.km).
Hence ,C is the correct option.

Q19. Through which of the following system did China achieved
equitable distribution of food grains?
A. Market mechanism
B. Economic planning
C. Commune system
D.None
Ans. C
Explanation:- Through commune system China achieved equitable
distribution of food grains . Hence, C is the correct option.

Q20. Structural change refers to shift in the economic system from
agriculture to industry & services . Which of the following countries has
outperformed others in a shift to services in 1980s?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. China
D.None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation:- Pakistan outperformed others in a shift to services in
1980s. Hence, A is the correct option.

Q21. Which country has highest GDP among the three neighbours?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D.Bangladesh
Ans. C
Explanation:-China has highest GDP among India & Pakistan. Hence, C
is the correct option.

Q22. Arrange the following events of China in chronological order and choose the
correct alternative
i. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
ii. Great Leap Forward campaign
iii. Introduction of Economic Reforms
iv. First five year plan
Choose the correct alternative:
A. ii, iv, iii, i
B. iv, ii, i, iii
C. ii, iv, i, iii
D.iv, i, ii, iii
Ans. B

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