Practice MCQs | Chapter 8 Comparative Development Experiences of India and Its Neighbours

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Which countries are compared in this chapter?

A. India, USA and China

B. India, China and Pakistan

C. India, Nepal and Bhutan

D. China, Japan and Korea

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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SAARC is an example of:

A. Military alliance

B. Economic and regional grouping

C. Religious organisation

D. Banking institution

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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India became independent in:

A. 1945

B. 1946

C. 1947

D. 1949

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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People’s Republic of China was established in:

A. 1947

B. 1948

C. 1949

D. 1950

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China announced its First Five Year Plan in:

A. 1951

B. 1953

C. 1956

D. 1960

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Pakistan announced its first Five Year Plan in:

A. 1951

B. 1953

C. 1956

D. 1965

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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The Great Leap Forward campaign was initiated in:

A. 1949

B. 1953

C. 1958

D. 1966

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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The Great Leap Forward aimed at:

A. Agricultural stagnation

B. Industrialising China on a massive scale

C. Privatisation

D. Banking reforms

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Under the Commune system in China:

A. Land was privately owned

B. Collective farming was practised

C. Agriculture was banned

D. Only industries were promoted

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which revolution was introduced by Mao during 1966–76?

A. Green Revolution

B. White Revolution

C. Cultural Revolution

D. Industrial Revolution

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China introduced economic reforms in:

A. 1965

B. 1970

C. 1978

D. 1991

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China introduced Special Economic Zones mainly to:

A. Reduce exports

B. Attract foreign investment

C. Ban industries

D. Increase taxes

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Pakistan follows:

A. Socialist economy

B. Command economy

C. Mixed economy

D. Capitalist dictatorship

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Green Revolution in Pakistan led to:

A. Decline in production

B. Mechanisation and increase in foodgrain production

C. Industrial shutdown

D. Population decline

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Pakistan initiated reforms in:

A. 1978

B. 1988

C. 1991

D. 2000

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which country has the highest population among the three?

A. Pakistan

B. India

C. China

D. All equal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which country has the lowest population growth rate?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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The one-child norm was introduced in:

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Nepal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Which country has the highest fertility rate?

A. India

B. China

C. Pakistan

D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Urbanisation is highest in:

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Nepal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China has the second largest GDP (PPP) in the world at approximately:

A. $5 trillion

B. $10 trillion

C. $35 trillion

D. $50 trillion

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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India’s GDP (PPP) is approximately:

A. $1 trillion

B. $5 trillion

C. $15 trillion

D. $30 trillion

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Pakistan’s GDP is roughly what percentage of India’s GDP?

A. 5%

B. 10%

C. 25%

D. 50%

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which sector contributes the highest share to GDP in all three countries?

A. Agriculture

B. Industry

C. Services

D. Mining

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China followed the classical development pattern of:

A. Agriculture → Services → Industry

B. Agriculture → Industry → Services

C. Industry → Agriculture → Services

D. Services → Agriculture → Industry

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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India’s growth is mainly contributed by:

A. Agriculture sector

B. Manufacturing sector

C. Service sector

D. Mining sector

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China’s growth is mainly contributed by:

A. Agriculture only

B. Manufacturing and service sectors

C. Tourism only

D. Public sector only

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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HDI stands for:

A. Human Development Index

B. Human Distribution Indicator

C. High Development Index

D. Human Demographic Index

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: A

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Which country ranks highest in HDI among the three?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. All equal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Which country has the highest life expectancy?

A. India

B. China

C. Pakistan

D. Nepal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which country has the highest maternal mortality rate?

A. India

B. China

C. Pakistan

D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Which country has the lowest infant mortality rate?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Which country has the highest GNI per capita?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Nepal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China introduced reforms because:

A. IMF forced reforms

B. Leadership was dissatisfied with slow growth

C. Agriculture collapsed completely

D. Foreign aid stopped

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Which organisation compelled India and Pakistan to introduce reforms?

A. SAARC

B. ASEAN

C. IMF and World Bank

D. WTO

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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China retained:

A. Complete privatisation of land

B. Collective ownership of land

C. Abolition of farming

D. No public intervention

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: B

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Political instability is identified as a major issue in:

A. India

B. China

C. Pakistan

D. Nepal

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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Which country used “market system without losing political commitment”?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. China

D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer / Reference:

Option: C

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