WorksheetsPolitical Theory (Development)
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
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.
The 5-year plans (1950's) amalgamated which of the following megaprojects?
Bhakra Nanda Dam , Steel plants , Smelting , Pesticides production and Tertiary techniques
Bhakra Nangal Dam, Steel plants , Mining , Fertilizer production and Agri techniques
Sardar Sarovar Dam , Poverty Alleviation , Mining , Agri reforms
Liberalisation tactics and globalized economy
Which of the following statement(s) are true related to the outcomes and hopes of the "First 5-year Plans"?
Hoped that a multi pronged strategy would have an impact on economy and significantly increase the wealth of the country
Hoped that the strategy would gradually trickle down to the poorest sections of society.
A great deal of faith was placed in adopting latest technologies and discoveries.
New sectors like IIT came and did collaboration with advanced countries.
(Open Ended Question): Do you think that the idea of development itself leads to conflicting interests and the building of conflicting views?
Yes
No
Could be true
Development bears only +ve's
Which of the following things accompany the social cost of development ( Displacement )
Marginalization of certain communities
Loss of cultural and social life
Loss of Livelihood
none
"Displaced people have not always accepted their fate passively". In which reference is this statement pointing towards?
Narmada Bachao Andolan
Ganga Jamuna Sang
River Rally India
National council for displaced people (NCDP)
What are the arguments that were held in favour of the Sardar Sarovar Dam?
The dam would generate electricity
Help irrigate large areas of land
Drinking waters to the area of Madras and Kanyakumari
Drinking waters to the regions of Kutch and Saurashtra
Case-based Question: Ramu is a poor Dalit member of Karanataka. The Karnataka government announces a major project inauguration of Dam in the same area. Ramu along with other locals join towards protesting against the rudimentary development policy of the government.
Q) Why is Ramu protesting against the policy, even though he would be getting a new plot of land when he would be displaced?
A lot of people would be displaced and it would lead to loss of the whole community's way of living.
They will lose their livelihood which would make them strive for earning two square meals.
They belong to lower communities and thus it would intensify their lower position in the society.
The ecological balance would be disturbed.
They believe that the Karnataka govt. is turning dictatorial and would lead to a state cult scenario.
What is meant by the following statement, " When the tsunami of 2004 hit the south and southeast Asian coasts, it was observed that the destruction of mangroves and the building of commercial enterprises along the shoreline was the reason for the greater extent of the damage caused"
The buildings that were there due to developmental concerns caused the ecological imbalance and thus the environment had to take its natural course.
The developmental activities and industries posed a threat to the environment and therefore nature had to retaliate back.
Excessive production led the rival countries to create an artificial underwater volcano and thus the tsunami happened
None of the above options
We all have heard about the concept of global warming. The ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is ______ because of _______ emission of ______________ into the atmosphere.
(a)
Assertion(A): Air pollution is already a problem that does not discriminate between the "haves" and "have nots".
Reason(R): In the long term, this ecological crisis will adversely affect all of us.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation fo (A)
Only (A) is true
Only (R) is true
Both (A) and (R) are true but, (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).
The model of development that we are following is heavily dependent on the ______ use of Energy
Increasing
Decreasing
Sustainable
Both (A) and (C)
Understand the following flow diagrams carefully.
Diagram (A): Needs → Excessive Consumerism → Development in -ve →Facing several tolls on the environment
Diagram(B)- Needs→ Limited Consumerism→Development in +ve→Economic boom and prosperity
Both the diagrams portray the hypothetical realities of the society
Diagram (B) stands null and void
Digram (B) portrays the positive effect of development while diagram(A) shows the ill effects of excessive consumerism
All of the above
__________ an OGONI by birth, led a non violent struggle with the launch of the Movement for the survival of the OGONI people (MOSOP)
Ken Ssangyong wira
Ken - Saro - Wiwa
Kentle- Saro- Wira
Ken Saro Wina
Which of the following statement(s) are true?
Ignoring the worldwide protests, Ken was executed by the Nigerian rulers in 1995.
Ken's sister, Sanyo-wiwa led the struggle aftermath the death of her brother.
Oil had been found in the Nigerian region in the 1950s which resulted in crude oil exploration
MOSOP was an open, grassroots community based political movement
The view that " Mankind is using up and destroying natural resources to such an extent that we will bequeath only a barren earth, poisoned rivers and polluted air to future generations" is held by the
Environmentalists
Consumerists
Both (A) and (B)
WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
The roots of Environmentalism can be traced back to the 19th C revolt against __________.
Industrialization
Colonialism
Both (A) and (B)
Theological observations
Out of the following, choose the correct options in reference to environmentalism.
Q) Some well known environmental groups include
Green Peace , WWF , Chipko Movement
Green Forces , WWI , Chipking movement
Green Crusaders , WWF , Chipko Movement
Green Party of India, World Wildlife Fund, Chipko Movement
