Rostow's Stages of Economic Development

Which of the following countries best represents a Traditional Society, characterized by subsistence farming and limited technological advancement?

• Chad & Afghanistan

• Brazil & India

• South Korea & Japan

• Mexico & Turkey

Which of the following pairs of countries remain heavily dependent on agriculture with minimal industrialization?

• Somalia & Nepal

• Canada & Australia

• Germany & France

• South Africa & Nigeria

Which of the following countries are in the Preconditions for Takeoff stage, where infrastructure and investment begin to develop?

• Bangladesh & Ethiopia

• Norway & Sweden

• China & USA

• Argentina & Chile

Which two nations are experiencing gradual urbanization, improvements in agriculture, and early industrial investments?

• Myanmar & Haiti

• Poland & Portugal

• Egypt & Vietnam

• Japan & South Korea

Which countries represent the Takeoff stage, where rapid industrialization and sustained economic growth occur?

• Mexico & Indonesia

• Switzerland & Singapore

• Russia & Germany

• Canada & New Zealand

Which of the following countries have shifted towards manufacturing and urbanization but still face challenges in infrastructure?

• India & Philippines

• Italy & Spain

• USA & UK

• Venezuela & Cuba

Which countries best represent the Drive to Maturity stage, where industrial diversification and technological advancement are key?

• Brazil & China

• Yemen & Sudan

• North Korea & Afghanistan

• Pakistan & Laos

Which two countries have developed diverse economies, strong industrial bases, and improved living standards but are still growing?

• Turkey & Malaysia

• Libya & Syria

• Zimbabwe & Mali

• Saudi Arabia & UAE

Which two countries have reached the Age of High Mass Consumption, with service-based economies and high consumer spending?

• United States & Japan

• Bangladesh & Myanmar

• Kenya & Mozambique

• Brazil & Argentina

Which two countries have developed post-industrial economies, with high urbanization, technology, and social welfare?

• Germany & Canada

• Afghanistan & North Korea

• Mexico & Peru

• Indonesia & South Africa