Economic Development questions with answers

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1. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?Asked in UPSC IAS 2023
2. Which state has the largest economy in India ?Asked in RO ARO pre 2023
3. Out of the options given below, what should be the basic goal of "Sustainable Development" ?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018
4. Given below are two statements: Statement I : The theory of Unbalanced Growth was advocated by Prof. Hirschman. Statement II : The theory of Unbalanced Growth states that investment should be first made in certain core sectors of the economy which have a high degree of complementarity. Once, the process of growth is initiated, it will spread to other sectors through forward and backward linkages. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2023
5. Balanced growth rate aims atAsked in MPSC CS Prelims 2023
6. Balanced growth theory requires balance between a. Consumer goods and industrial goods b. Capital goods and industrial goods c. Agricultural sector and industrial sector d. All sectors in the economyAsked in MPSC CS Prelims 2023
7. One criticism of Rostow's theory of economic growth is that :Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018
8. According to Malthusian Theory of Population, population increases in :Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012
9. The theme of the World Development Report, 2001 isAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2001
10. “World Development Report” is an annual publication ofAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2002
11. Which country has made Corporate Social Responsibility Act first ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2015
12. Intellectual property rights may be protected in the form of 1. Trade secret 2. Patent 3. Plant breeder’s right 4. Copyright Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
13. Which is the curve that explains the relationship in between economic growth and environmental degradation ?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2018
14. Which of the following factors is/are concerned in the calculation of Green National Income (GNI)? a. National Income b. Depletion of Natural Resources c. Environmental DegradationAsked in MPSC CS Prelims 2018
15. The Economic Survey 2010 – 2011 has suggested the creation of a National Forest Land Bank toAsked in UPSC CAPF 2011
16. What is Green GDP?Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
17. In the context of tourism, the term 'carrying capacity' indicatesAsked in GKAMT TDO 05 2024 2110 2024
18. Atal Bhu - Jal scheme was launched on 1 April, 2020 by Government of India, with assistance of -Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021
19. "Post - Tsunami sustainable livelihood programme for the coastal communities of Tamil Nadu" is assisted byAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021
20. Foreign aid can perform the following gap filling functions in UDCs. I. Savings gap II. Foreign Exchange gap III. Technological and Management gap IV. Natural Resource gapAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2014
21. According to Fortaleza Declaration (Brazil 2014) of Sixth BRICS Summit what is the initial subsidized capital to be equally shared among founding members to establish new development bank and for addressing infra-structure gaps and sustainable development needs ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012
22. Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Green Bonds'?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
23. Consider the following infrastructure sectors: 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4. Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?Asked in UPSC IAS 2023
24. Consider the following statements related to 'Sovereign Green Bonds': 1. Union Budget 2021-22 announced the issue of these bonds 2. The Government of India has approved a Sovereign Green Bonds Framework 3. These bonds are meant to be issued for mobilizing resources for green projects 4. These bonds are financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally sustainable and climate suitable projects How many of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2023
25. World bank in 2007 allotted $700 Million to India for:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2007