Test on Economic Development and Human Development Index
Economic Development and Human Development Index Guide
Test: Economic Development / Human Development Index
20 questions
Question 1: Wealth, measured by GDP, is one of the three factors used in the Human Development Index (HDI) scoring.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explicitly list 'Wealth (GDP)' as one of the three factors used in the Human Development Index (HDI) scoring.
Question 2: Developing countries aim to 'climb the ladder' and aspire to the lifestyles offered by developed countries, which reflects an effort to overcome the development gap.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that 'All developing countries aim to “climb the ladder”, as they all aspire to the lifestyles offered by developed countries.' It also mentions that the BRICS are 'emerging as some of the countries who look like they are going to “jump” the DEVELOPMENT GAP sooner,' indicating that the 'development ladder' represents the 'development gap' that countries are striving to bridge.
Question 3: The Human Development Index (HDI) scoring includes a factor for political stability.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the three factors used in HDI scoring are Health (LE & IMR), Education (LitR & Schl Enrolments), and Wealth (GDP). Political stability is not listed as one of these factors.
Question 4: All developing countries exhibit a uniform rate of progress in climbing the development ladder.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Developing countries vary in their progress; some 'climb' faster than others, with a group like the BRICS emerging as countries expected to 'jump' the DEVELOPMENT GAP sooner.
Question 5: All developed countries are equally advanced in their level of development.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that countries classified as DEVELOPED can have variations, noting that "some are more developed than others" even among those above the line.