Class Test

Which economist is most associated with the idea of 'development as freedom'?

• Jeffrey Sachs

• Joseph Stiglitz

• Amartya Sen

• Paul Collier

The Human Development Index (HDI) is composed of:

• Health, education, income

• Population, income, employment

• Education, housing, transport

• Health, environment, literacy

The first set of global development goals introduced by the United Nations was:

• Sustainable Development Goals

• Millennium Development Goals

• Global Development Targets

• UN Development Agenda

How many Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were there?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched in:

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

• 2016

Which of the following is NOT one of the 17 SDGs?

• Quality education

• Space exploration

• Gender equality

• Climate action

The target year to achieve SDGs is:

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

Development journalism is primarily concerned with:

• Sensational news

• Celebrity gossip

• Public service and awareness

• Political propaganda

Which of the following best defines sustainable development?

• Rapid economic growth at any cost

• Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• Increasing GDP

• Focusing only on urban development

The 'leave no one behind' principle is associated with:

• MDGs

• Structural Adjustment Programs

• SDGs

• Economic liberalization