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question_answer1) Explain the main achievements of the Government of India in the improvement of health status of the people after 1947. [Foreign 2005, AI 04]
question_answer2) Explain the meaning of Human Development Index. Mention three main components of measuring Human Development Index according to UNDP Report of 1990. [Foreign 2005]
question_answer3) Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.
question_answer4) The following table shows the proportion of undernourished adults in India. It is based on a survey of various states in the country for the year 2001. Look at the table and answer the questions: State Males % Females % Kerala 22 19 Karnataka 36 38 Madhya Pradesh 43 42 All States 37 36 (i) Compare the nutritional level of people in Kerla and Madhya Pradesh. (ii) Can you guess why around 40 per cent of people in the country are undernourished even though it is argued that there is enough food in the country? Describe in your own words.
question_answer5) Explain how Human Development Index is calculated?
question_answer6) Assume that there are only four families each in two countries. Study the given table below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Monthly Income of Families (Rs.) Average Income A B C D Country X 12,000 11,000 13,000 Country Y 5,000 4,000 6,000 35,000 (a) Fill in the blanks in a way that both country X and country Y have same average income. (b) Now say, which country is better off any why.
question_answer7) 'Do the two terms - 'Economic Growth' and 'Economic Development' mean the same thing? Discuss.
question_answer8) What are the limitations of per capita income as an adequate index of economic development?
question_answer9) What measures should be adopted by the underdeveloped countries to protect environmental degradation and promote sustainable development?
question_answer10) List the economic and non-economic factors determining development.
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