25 MCQ on Social and Human Development

 1. What does HDI stand for in the context of human development?

a) Humanitarian Development Index b) Human Development Index c) Humanitarian Diversity Index d) Human Diversification Index Answer: b) Human Development Index

2. The Human Development Index (HDI) is calculated based on which three key dimensions? a) Education, Income, and Infrastructure b) Income, Education, and Health c) Health, Infrastructure, and Employment d) Environment, Education, and Income Answer: b) Income, Education, and Health

3. The concept of "Sen's Capability Approach" emphasizes: a) Enhancing people's opportunities to achieve their own goals and objectives b) Economic growth as the primary goal of development c) Resource redistribution to achieve equality d) Government control over the economy Answer: a) Enhancing people's opportunities to achieve their own goals and objectives

4. "Social development" primarily focuses on: a) Economic growth and productivity b) The well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities c) Political stability and governance d) Technological advancements Answer: b) The well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities

5. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publishes which important report related to human development? a) World Economic Outlook b) World Development Report c) Human Development Report d) World Trade Report Answer: c) Human Development Report

6. "Gender Development Index (GDI)" measures gender disparities in human development based on which indicators? a) Life expectancy, education, and income b) Employment, education, and infrastructure c) Income, health, and education d) Employment, income, and healthcare access Answer: a) Life expectancy, education, and income

7. "Inclusive growth" emphasizes growth that benefits: a) All sectors of the economy equally b) Only the wealthy class c) The government and public institutions d) All segments of the population, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable Answer: d) All segments of the population, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable

8. "Social inequality" refers to: a) The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society b) The promotion of equal opportunities for all individuals c) A system where everyone has the same income and assets d) The absence of social hierarchies Answer: a) The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in society

9. The term "Human Capital" refers to: a) The skills, knowledge, and abilities that individuals possess, which can contribute to their economic productivity b) The financial assets and wealth of an individual c) The social networks and relationships that an individual has d) The physical health of an individual Answer: a) The skills, knowledge, and abilities that individuals possess, which can contribute to their economic productivity

10. "Intergenerational mobility" refers to: a) The movement of individuals from one region to another b) The movement of individuals within a single generation c) The movement of individuals between different socioeconomic levels across generations d) The upward mobility of skilled professionals Answer: c) The movement of individuals between different socioeconomic levels across generations

11. "Social safety nets" are designed to: a) Provide financial assistance and support to vulnerable individuals or families during times of need b) Facilitate international trade agreements c) Promote entrepreneurship and innovation d) Support military personnel and defense initiatives Answer: a) Provide financial assistance and support to vulnerable individuals or families during times of need

12. "Youth unemployment" is a significant challenge in many countries. What does it refer to? a) The proportion of the youth population that is actively seeking employment and is unable to find jobs b) The number of youth who are not interested in employment c) The percentage of youth in education and training programs d) The number of youth engaged in part-time jobs Answer: a) The proportion of the youth population that is actively seeking employment and is unable to find jobs

13. "Food security" is achieved when: a) A nation produces enough food to meet its population's nutritional needs b) Food is equally distributed among all citizens c) A country exports surplus food to other nations d) The government controls food prices Answer: a) A nation produces enough food to meet its population's nutritional needs

14. "Poverty line" is defined as: a) The income level below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty b) The average income of a population c) The maximum income level a person can achieve d) The minimum wage set by the government Answer: a) The income level below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty

15. "Community development" is a process that involves: a) Empowering and mobilizing communities to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems b) Outsourcing development projects to private corporations c) Implementing top-down policies without community involvement d) Reducing community involvement in decision-making processes Answer: a) Empowering and mobilizing communities to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems

16. "Child mortality rate" refers to: a) The number of children born each year per 1,000 people in a given population b) The number of children who die before their fifth birthday per 1,000 live births c) The number of children enrolled in primary education per 1,000 live births d) The number of children in a family per 1,000 households Answer: b) The number of children who die before their fifth birthday per 1,000 live births

17. The "education index" in the Human Development Index (HDI) is based on: a) Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in primary education b) Adult literacy rate and the combined gross enrollment ratio for primary, secondary, and tertiary education c) Quality of textbooks and teaching methods d) Enrollment in secondary and tertiary education Answer: b) Adult literacy rate and the combined gross enrollment ratio for primary, secondary, and tertiary education

18. "Social exclusion" refers to: a) The process of including individuals in social and economic activities b) The process of excluding individuals or groups from participating fully in society c) The voluntary withdrawal of individuals from social interactions d) The process of promoting social diversity Answer: b) The process of excluding individuals or groups from participating fully in society

19. "Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)" were a set of goals set by the United Nations with a deadline of: a) 2010 b) 2015 c) 2020 d) 2025 Answer: b) 2015

20. "Social determinants of health" include factors such as: a) Income, education, and occupation b) Genetic makeup and family history c) Lifestyle choices and personal behaviors d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above

21. "Income inequality" is often measured using: a) Gini coefficient b) Poverty headcount ratio c) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) d) Employment-to-population ratio Answer: a) Gini coefficient

22. The term "inclusive education" refers to: a) Providing education to select individuals based on merit b) Education that caters to the needs of all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities c) Specialized education for gifted students d) Vocational education for specific job roles Answer: b) Education that caters to the needs of all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities

23. "Microfinance" primarily involves: a) Providing small loans and financial services to individuals and small businesses b) Offering large loans to major corporations c) Managing finances for government agencies d) Funding infrastructure projects Answer: a) Providing small loans and financial services to individuals and small businesses

24. "Social cohesion" refers to: a) The extent to which members of a society work together and feel a sense of belonging b) The separation of different social groups c) The development of social hierarchies d) The elimination of social norms Answer: a) The extent to which members of a society work together and feel a sense of belonging

25. "Humanitarian aid" typically refers to assistance provided to: a) People affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or other emergencies b) People in developed countries c) Government organizations d) Military personnel Answer: a) People affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or other emergencies