Study the following table related to 'World Human Development Index' and answer the questions given below :
| S. No. | Country | HDI Rank in the world |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | India | 130 |
| 2. | Myanmar | 148 |
| 3. | Nepal | 149 |
| 4. | Pakistan | 150 |
Amongst the given countries, which one of the following countries has the highest rank in 'Human Development Index'?
[1 marks]
| (a) | "Recent evidence suggests that overuse of groundwater is becoming a serious threat in many parts of the country." Evaluate the statement in the context of sustainability of development. |
| OR | |
| (b) | "The development goals of different categories of people may differ." Evaluate the statement. |
[5 marks]
Suppose, the monthly income of the family members is as follows respectively:
- Mother - Rs. 50,000/-
- Father - Rs. 40,000/-
- Son - Rs. 20,000/-
- Daughter - Rs. 20,000/-
The average income of the family would be :
[1 marks]
Which one of the following indices is given priority by the World Bank with respect to development ?
[1 marks]
Which of the following are developmental goals of a prosperous farmer ? Choose the correct from the given options.
I. Better wages
II. Higher support prices for crops
III. Assured high family income
IV. More days for work
[1 marks]
How is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.
[3 marks]
Which of the following countries has the highest 'Life Expectancy' at the birth?
[1 mark]
Assume there are four families in a locality. If the monthly income of each family is ₹10,000, ₹20,000, ₹30,000 and ₹40,000, then what is the average income of the locality?
Choose the correct option from the following:
[1 mark]
Imagine that you are the village Head. Suggest any two activities that you think should be taken up to increase the income of the villagers.
[2 marks]
'The question of sustainability of development raises many fundamentally new issues about the nature and process of development.' Explain it with examples.
[3 marks]