THE INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL, DUBAI
REVISION WORKSHEET 2024-25
CHAPTER : DEVELOPMENT
Choose the correct answer
1 Which one of the following best describes Human Development Index (HDI)? 1
A. Improvement in science, information and technology
B. Improvement in health, education and income
C. Improvement in information and communication
D. Improvement in investment, finance and technology
2 TABLE FOR COMPARISON OF THREE COUNTRIES 1
Monthly income of citizens in 2007 (in Rupees)
Countries
I II III IV V
Country A 9500 10500 9800 10000 10200
Country B 500 500 500 500 48000
Country C 5000 1000 15000 4000 25000
Rita is an employee of a multinational company who gets transferred to different countries after
every three years of service. She has been given an opportunity to choose any one out of the three
countries mentioned in the table above as her next job location. She calculates average income of
all these countries as per the given data and chooses to be transferred to Country A.
Identify the reason for which Rita has chosen country A.
A. Most of its citizens are rich and stable
B. Has most equitable distribution of income
C. National income of its citizens is higher
D. Average income of its citizens is lower
3 The following question consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the 1
statement and choose the correct action.
Assertion (A): Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to
live well.
Reason (R): So, income by itself is not an adequate indicator of material goods and services that
citizens can use.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
4 Money cannot buy all the goods and services that we may need to have a good life. A list of things 1
required for a good life is given below. Which among the following are things money cannot buy?
(i) Full protection from infectious diseases
(ii) High quality education
(iii) A luxury homes
(iv) A pollution-free atmosphere in every part of the country
Options: -
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A. (i) and(ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iv)
5 Choose the correct statement. 1
A. Different persons can have same developmental goals and what may be development for
one may not be development for the other.
B. Different persons can have different developmental goals and what may be development
for one may not be development for the other.
C. Different persons can have same developmental goals and what may be development for
one may be development for the other.
D. Different persons can have different developmental goals and what may be development
for one may be development for the other.
6 Calculate the BMI of Ravi whose Height is 165 cm and Weight is 50 Kg. 1
a. 24.5
b. 32.6
c. 18.4
d. 28.6
7 Assertion (A) : Sustainable development is essential for the economic growth of the countries. 1
Reason (R) : Sustainable development ensures that environment hostile measures are adopted for
carrying out mining processes.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
8 Kerala has a low Infant Mortality Rate. What could be the reason? 1
A. Because all the girls are trained at the primary level of schooling to look after a
newborn child.
B. Because most of the girls are nurses in Kerala.
C. Because Kerala has very high female literacy rate and adequate health facilities are
available for both mothers and children.
D. Kerala’s good climatic condition helps infants to survive
9 Based on the conflicting developmental goals, which of the following pairs are not correctly 1
matched?
A. More wages to workers - against the interests of the entrepreneur.
B. Rich farmers want to sell food grains at high prices - poor workers want to purchase it at
low prices.
C. Construction of a dam means more and cheaper power for people - The tribal do not want
to leave the place.
D. Expansion of roads in the city - good for reducing traffic congestion.
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Fill in the blank: -
CATEGORY OF PERSONS DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS
a. Rich farmer with large land holdings Assured higher support price for their crops.
b. A rural woman from a land-owning family ?
Options: -
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A. A regular job and a high income.
B. To get a good and proper education for her children.
C. Improve irrigational facilities for her farm.
D. Take loan from bank
11 “Women, who are engaged in paid jobs are an example of persons who fulfil a mix of goals.” 1
Which of the following statements is incorrect with the given statement?
A. A secure environment may allow more women to take up a variety of jobs or run a business.
B. If there is respect for women, there would be greater acceptance of women working outside.
C. If women are engaged in paid work, their dignity in the household and society decreases.
D. Mixed goals are important for people for development.
12 Study the data and answer the following question.
Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar (2018-19)
State IMR per 1000 live Net Attendance Ratio Literacy Rate
births (per 100 persons)
secondary stage (age 14
and 15 years).
Haryana 33 61 82
Kerala 10 83 94
Bihar 38 43 62
Based on the data given above, identify the most developed state.
A. Bihar
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Kerala and Haryana.
13 If there are five persons in a family and their total income is Rs.20,000/- what would be the
average income of each person?
A. Rs. 6000
B. Rs. 4000
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 10,000
14 Explain the following terms: - 3
a) Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): IMR indicates the number of children that die before the age
of one year as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year.
b) Literacy Rate: It measures the proportion of literate population in the 7-and-above age
group.
c) Net Attendance Ratio: It is the total number of children of age group 14 and 15 years
attending school as a percentage of total number of children in the same age group.
15 Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
Besides seeking more income, one way or the other, people also seek things like equal treatment,
freedom, security, and respect for others. They resent discrimination. All of these are important
goals. In fact, in some cases, these may be more important than more income or more consumption
because material goods are not all that you need to live. Money, or material things that one can buy
with it, is one factor on which our life depends. But the quality of our life also depends on non-
material things. Consider an example: If you get a job in a far-off place, before accepting it you
would try to consider many factors, apart from income, such as facilities for your family, working
atmosphere, or opportunity to learn. In another case, a job may give you less pay but may offer
regular employment that enhances your sense of security. Another job, however, may offer high
pay but no job security and also leave no time for your family. This will reduce your sense of
security and freedom.
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A. Mohan currently residing in Surat applied for a job in an educational institution, located in 1
Delhi. Apart from salary, what other goals should he keep in mind while taking up a new job? 1
Working Conditions, Job Security
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B. Why are public facilities needed for the development of the country? Explain any two facilities.
• Basic Education
• Basic Health Facilities
• Law and Order Facility/Security
• Public Distribution System
C. “Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well” Do you agree with
this statement? Justify your answer with any three suitable arguments.
• Money cannot buy a pollution free and clean environment with fresh air.
• It cannot protect us from infectious diseases and guarantee good health for us. • Money cannot
assure that medicines available in the market are not adulterated.
• To live well one needs non-material factors such as equal treatment, freedom, security, equal
opportunity to learn, a pollution free environment, good and safe working conditions etc.
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