MCQ on Salient Features of Social Development.

1. What is the primary objective of social development? a) Economic growth b) Environmental sustainability c) Enhancing well-being and equality d) Technological innovation

Answer: c) Enhancing well-being and equality

2. Which dimension of social development focuses on providing individuals with knowledge and empowerment? a) Education for empowerment b) Healthcare and universal access c) Social protection and welfare d) Gender equality and women's empowerment

Answer: a) Education for empowerment

3. Universal health coverage aims to provide essential healthcare services to: a) Individuals based on their socioeconomic status b) Individuals based on their gender c) All individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status d) All individuals, regardless of their age

Answer: c) All individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status

4. Social protection measures, such as cash transfers and pensions, aim to: a) Promote social cohesion b) Enhance economic growth c) Reduce health inequalities d) Alleviate poverty and vulnerability

Answer: d) Alleviate poverty and vulnerability

5. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important aspects of social development because: a) They promote environmental sustainability b) They reduce healthcare costs c) They contribute to inclusive governance d) They foster more inclusive societies and sustainable development

Answer: d) They foster more inclusive societies and sustainable development

6. Inclusive governance and participatory decision-making involve: a) Engaging diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes b) Excluding marginalized groups from decision-making processes c) Centralizing decision-making power in the hands of a few individuals d) Restricting civil society organizations' participation in decision-making processes

Answer: a) Engaging diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes

7. Social integration and cohesion contribute to: a) Economic growth b) Environmental sustainability c) Poverty eradication d) Building harmonious societies

Answer: d) Building harmonious societies

8. Which component of social development aims to protect natural resources and mitigate climate change? a) Inclusive economic growth b) Gender equality and women's empowerment c) Environmental sustainability and resilience d) Education for empowerment

Answer: c) Environmental sustainability and resilience

9. Social development aims to reduce socioeconomic disparities through: a) Inclusive economic growth b) Technological innovation c) Environmental sustainability d) Social integration and cohesion

Answer: a) Inclusive economic growth

10. What is the overarching goal of social development? a) Enhancing well-being and equality b) Achieving economic prosperity c) Promoting technological advancements d) Ensuring environmental sustainability

Answer: a) Enhancing well-being and equality