Tag: development indices

The job participation rate is a measurement of active workforce in an economy. It is calculated by dividing the actively employed or employment seeking  population by the total civilian working age population. 

However, the job rate population is declining in India. For the men, this rate is 54.60. For the women, this rate is even much lower i.e. only 22.8.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

The national average HDI for India in 2008 was 0.467. By 2010, its average HDI had risen to 0.519. UNDP, the sponsor of Human Development Index methodology since 1990, reported India's HDI to be 0.554 for 2012, an 18% increase over its 2008 HDI.

The different segments of economy comprise of primary, secondary and tertiary or service sectors. Economic growth should be balanced. It should be balanced in terms of sustainability, less inflation and harmony in the development of different segments. 

Thus, balanced growth refers to the growth of different segments of the economy in a harmonious manner.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Zero population growth is a condition where the number of people in a population remains unchanged. It means that the population neither grows or declines. This kind of demographic balance can be achieved when the growth and death rate are equal. Zero population growth is also referred to as the replacement level of fertility.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

The Indian population growth rate was negative in the decade 1911-1921. The year 1921 is termed as the year of great divide as the population post 1921 saw a consistent growth.

A sustained high rate of growth is a rate which is achieved by adopting environment-friendly measures. It doesn’t create any kind of economic problems too. It helps the present generation to satisfy its needs without compromising with the needs of the future generation. It depends upon the continuous emergence of new innovations and inventions.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

Fertility Rate means the number of children born to an average woman during her reproductive years. When we talk about fertility rate, we mean the number of live births in women over a specific length of time.

Human Development Index (HDI) provides an overall index of economic development. It assists one in knowing about the country’s progress.  HDI uses the logarithm of income to serve the purpose. HDI is developed to measure life expectancy, level of literacy, education and standard of living of people in a country.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

Human Development Index is an index which depicts the overall development of the economy. It helps one in knowing about the country’s progress. HDI uses various indicators to know human development.  These include life expectancy at birth, education and per-capita income.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Population Growth refers to the increase in the number of individuals within a population. The annual growth in population occurs because of medical advances, lower mortality rates. Moreover, an increase in agricultural productivity leads to population increase. The annual growth rate of population in India is 2.2% per annum.

Thus, the correct answer is A.