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

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)

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.

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 ____ in terms of economic growth and modernization of societies.