Political Theory (Development)

In the broadest sense of the term, _____ conveys the ideas of depreciation, not necessarily progress, well-being, and an idea for a rational society.

• Development

• Progression

• Both (a) and (b)

• None of the Above

The development along the lines of this model calls for mass migration and the movement of labor. True / False

(a)  

Out of the following assertions related to development, which one of them stands correct?

• It conveys the ideas of striving for a better life

• Is often used in a narrower understanding

• Associated with achieving pre-set targets

• It bears only positives

State true or false

Development (Rajiv) = Development (Sushma)

(a)  

Assertion (A)= Development has become the subject of considerable controversy today.

Reason (R)= It is so because development leads to both -ve and +ve results and both are subjected to scrutiny by citizens and firms.

• Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)

• Only (A) is true

• (A) is true and (R) is False

• only (R) is true

The concept of ___ gained importance after the second half of the 20th C. This was the time when a large number of countries in ____ and _____ gained political sovereignty. Most of them were impoverished and had a low-quality life.

(a)  

During the earlier phase of development , the comparison was with ______ countries in ________ and the __________

• Eastern , USA , France

• Western , Europe and Syria

• Richer , Western , Afghanistan

• Richer , Western Europe , United States

In the 1950-60's most of the countries of Asia and Africa declared political sovereignty from colonial rule , at that time what were the most pressing issues that they had apprehensions about.

• Lack of literacy

• No Constitution

• poverty

• Lack of basic amenities

The countries that were underdeveloped during the epoch (1950-60s) took the development projects after a period of time. Which of the following options provided the impetus for the above growth?

• After Independence, it was possible for them to formulate policies to overcome their "backwardness"

• After Independence, it was possible for them to take help from the other countries through diplomatic tactics

• The country saw that it could receive support from other countries on the grounds of Human Rights

• The countries received immense resources from winning lands after conquering alien lands.

In the initial years, the focus of development was catching up with the (a)   in terms of economic growth and modernization of societies.