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Economic Development

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Movement from feudalism to capitalism and socialism, based on changes in ruling & oppressed classes. It's example of ........ theory

a)

Marxism

b)

Rostow

c)

Darwin

d)

Classical

2.

Which is the LEAST developed among the following regions?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

East Asia

d)

Sub-Saharan Africa

3.

Which level of development is a country where most people work at the subsistence level?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

4.

Countries with high levels of literacy and higher education are in which level of economic development?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

5.

Countries with weak infrastructure [communication/ transportation/ healthcare/ education systems] are in which level of economic development?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

6.

True or False. Economic Development refers to how advanced an economy is.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Gross Domestic Product is...

a)

the total value of all goods and services produced by a nation in a year.

b)

the value of goods and services produced in a year in a nation by a person.

c)

a product that is domestically gross.

8.

What is a key benefit of investing in education for economic development?

a)

It ensures that the country remains dependent on foreign aid

b)

It decreases the overall economic output

c)

It increases the number of unskilled labour jobs

d)

It enhances the capability of the workforce to meet the demands of modern economies

9.

How does the development of public services (such as police, firemen, and healthcare) support economic development?

a)

By lowering the quality of life for residents

b)

By increasing the number of private healthcare facilities

c)

By providing security, reducing risks, and ensuring a healthy workforce

d)

By reducing government expenditure on social programs

10.

What role does investment in innovation and technology play in economic development?

a)

It limits the potential for new industries to emerge

b)

It reduces the need for a skilled workforce

c)

It focuses on maintaining traditional production methods

d)

It drives economic growth through improved efficiency and new product development

11.

How can promoting trade help a country’s economic development?

a)


By enhancing access to foreign markets and increasing export revenues

b)

By focusing only on the import of goods and services

c)

By reducing competition within domestic markets

d)

By restricting the flow of goods and services

12.

How can the development of infrastructure contribute to economic development?

a)

By increasing the stock market value of local companies

b)

By improving transportation and connectivity, facilitating trade and investment

c)

By reducing the need for government regulation

d)

By limiting the expansion of urban areas

13.

What is a common indicator used to measure economic development?

a)

A) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

b)

B) Population Growth Rate

c)

C) Average Temperature

d)

D) Number of National Parks

14.

Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable economic development?

a)

A) Depletion of natural resources

b)

B) Long-term economic growth without environmental harm

c)

C) Increasing income inequality

d)

D) Short-term profit maximization

15.

How does microfinance contribute to economic development?

a)

A) By providing large loans to multinational corporations

b)

B) By offering financial services to low-income individuals and small businesses

c)

C) By increasing government debt

d)

D) By focusing on urban development only