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CBSE Class 10 Social - Understanding Economic Development

CBSE Class 10 Social - Understanding Economic Development

Detailed mock test covering Development, Sectors of Economy, and Money and Credit. Features economic analysis, data interpretation, and policy understanding.

2025-07-16
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 10 Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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Why do different persons have different notions of development?

A
Because people are different.
B
Because life situations of persons are different.
C
Because people have different cultures.
D
Because some people don't desire development.

What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying countries?

A
Per capita income
B
Life expectancy
C
Literacy rate
D
HDI (Human Development Index)

Which of the following neighboring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India?

A
Bangladesh
B
Sri Lanka
C
Nepal
D
Pakistan

Why is average income an important criterion for development?

A
It shows the income of the richest people in the country.
B
It helps compare the development status of different countries.
C
It reflects only the economic growth.
D
It considers the poverty level in a country.

What is the main goal of national development?

A
To improve the average income of the country.
B
To ensure equal distribution of wealth.
C
To focus on health and education indicators.
D
To address the needs of the citizens.

Which state has the highest per capita income according to the document?

A
Kerala
B
Haryana
C
Bihar
D
Madhya Pradesh

Which of the following is not a goal of development?

A
Better wages
B
Improved security
C
More consumption
D
Social equality

What is a major issue in comparing countries using per capita income?

A
It does not account for the distribution of wealth.
B
It ignores education and healthcare levels.
C
It is not an internationally recognized metric.
D
It is based on average consumption.

What aspect is considered when comparing human development indices between countries?

A
Average income
B
Health indicators
C
Environmental factors
D
All of the above

Which state had the highest infant mortality rate according to the document?

A
Kerala
B
Haryana
C
Bihar
D
Madhya Pradesh

Which country has the highest Gross National Income per capita in 2022 among India's neighbors?

A
Bangladesh
B
Sri Lanka
C
Pakistan
D
India

What does HDI stand for?

A
Human Development Index
B
Human Data Indicators
C
Human Development Indicator
D
Health Development Index

What is one of the major challenges for sustainable development?

A
The overuse of natural resources
B
Unequal wealth distribution
C
High levels of literacy
D
Limited access to healthcare

What resource is being overused in many parts of India, as mentioned in the document?

A
Groundwater
B
Coal
C
Oil
D
Natural gas

Which country has the highest life expectancy in the document?

A
Sri Lanka
B
India
C
Nepal
D
Pakistan

What is the current challenge faced by India regarding crude oil?

A
India is over-reliant on importing crude oil.
B
India has enough crude oil reserves.
C
India has a surplus of crude oil.
D
India has the largest crude oil reserves.

Which sector is responsible for the depletion of natural resources in India?

A
Agriculture
B
Industry
C
Service sector
D
Mining

What does the document suggest is essential for sustainable development?

A
Balancing economic growth with environmental protection
B
Maximizing natural resource usage
C
Unregulated industrial growth
D
Restricting the use of technology

What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

A
Renewable resources are replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite.
B
Renewable resources are not used by humans, while non-renewable resources are.
C
Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources.
D
Renewable resources do not contribute to environmental degradation.

Which of the following is a consequence of overuse of groundwater in India?

A
Declining water levels
B
Increase in agricultural productivity
C
Increased availability of clean water
D
Decreased pollution

Which of the following countries is a major importer of crude oil?

A
India
B
USA
C
Russia
D
China

What is the per capita income threshold for high-income countries in 2023?

A
US$ 63,400
B
US$ 10,000
C
US$ 24,000
D
US$ 5,000

What is the importance of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A
It measures the economic status of a country.
B
It combines income, life expectancy, and education levels.
C
It is only focused on literacy rates.
D
It calculates a country's total GDP.

What is a key challenge for sustainability mentioned in the document?

A
Excessive use of non-renewable resources
B
Insufficient access to education
C
Declining levels of healthcare
D
Overpopulation in urban areas

Which of the following is an example of collective provision of goods?

A
Public healthcare
B
Personal security guards
C
Private schools
D
Personal vehicles