CLASS 10 SST TEST - 4 [40 MARKS]

SST TEST – 4[QUESTIONS]

FULL MARKS: 40

 

1. Development of an individual refers to ……………………..

(a) mental development

(b) physical development

(c) spiritual development

(d) overall development

2. Dividing the total income of country with its population, we get …………………..

I. Per-Capita income, II. National income, III. Average Income, IV. Total Income

(a) Only III

(b) I and II

(c) All of the above

(d) None of these

3. The literacy rate is highest in Kerala while the infant mortality rate is highest in Bihar. What does it show?

(a) Most of the people in Kerala and Bihar have good living conditions.

(b) Both Bihar and Kerala lack basic necessities of life.

(c) The standard of living in Kerala is better than Bihar

(d) The standard of living in Bihar is better than Kerala.

4. A good way to measure the quality of life in countries across the world is by comparing their …………..

(a) per capita Income

(b) human development index

(c) gross national income

(d) sustainable development

5. The .................. helps in maintaining the nutritional levels of poor people by providing food at lower cost.

(a) BMI - body mass index

(b) PDS - public distribution system

(c) GNI - gross national income

(d) HDI – human development index

6. Why do people have different development goals?

7. Why do some people oppose dams?

8. If the average income of a country has increased over a period of time, what does it mean?

9. What is meant by the Average Income of a country?                               

10. Mention the importance of average income.

11. ‘Conflicting goals can also be developmental goals.’ Elaborate with examples.

12. Explain common, different and conflicting goals by giving suitable examples.

13. “Women, who are engaged in paid jobs are an example of persons who fulfil mix of goals.” Analyse the statement.  

14. Describe any five conditions or aspects that you would consider before accepting a job?

15. Why do we use averages?

16. Calculate the Average Income of Country A and B :

Citizen	Country A (Income)	Country B (Income)
P	9500	500
Q	10500	500
R	9800	500
S	10000	500
T	10200	48000

 

17. Explain any five bases of comparison of economic development of different countries or states.

18. What is meant by development? What is the most common indicator used to compare the levels of development of different countries? Explain three demerits of using this indicator solely as a measure of development                

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