Explanation
In which state of India infant mortality rate is lowest?
Infant mortality rate is defined as the number of deaths of infants recorded in a year per 1000 live births. In India the state with lowest infant mortality rate is Kerala. It is recorded as 12, which means 12 infants die per 1000 live births.
The National Sample Survey (NSS) is one of the oldest continuing household sample surveys in the developing world. The survey is conducted on a regular basis by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), India's premier data collection agency. The National Sample Survey Office(NSSO) in India is a unique setup to carry out surveys on socio-economic, demographic, agricultural and industrial subjects for collecting data from house holds and from enterprises located in villages and in the towns. NSSO round covers socio-economic statistical data about India like Employment and Unemployment, housing condition, domestic tourism, Drinking water, sanitation, Land and livestock holdings, Social consumption, health, Domestic tourism expenditure, Labour Force, Construction, Industries, Manufacture, etc.
India is a ____________.
India is a developing country. Though India was blessed with prosperous ancient civilisations, the age-old customs and orthodox beliefs of Indians did not allow the development. Apart from this, India was under British rule till mid eighteenth century. British concentrated in looting India more than its development. After a long struggle for freedom, India’s actual development started only after Independence.
Economic strength is the strength of the country that helps it to raise its standard of living. People engage in different economic activities to develop the economic strength. These include activities in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. The development of its manufacturing industries will help to tackle the problem of underemployment in the agriculture sector. Promotion of manufacturing industries will help in creating new employment opportunities, thus developing economic power.
Thus, the correct answer is A.
Development of a country is determined by __________.
The development of a country is determined by the following:
An underdeveloped economy is characterised by __________.
High per capita real income and large proportion of labour force in the tertiary sector are the characteristics of healthy economy. Underdeveloped countries face the problem of deprivation of large section of the population, low per capita real income etc.
Foreign aid referred to the flow of men, money and material resources from the United States immediately after the last war. The outflow was to achieve economic recovery and efficiency development.
Foreign aid is needed to supplement the domestic savings of developing nations. Also, it is needed to assure the capital imports needed for development. Moreover, it is needed to prevent the absolute gap between rich and poor nations from widening further.
Thus, the correct answer is D.
Special category status is granted as some states, because of inherent features, have a low resource base. Also, they cannot mobilize resources for development. The state of Uttarakhand is demanding that the Central Government recognize it as a Category ‘A' State.
A self-generating economy is a living economy which is designed to generate the conditions for life to thrive. Such an economy has a built-in tendency to be socially fair and also ecologically sustainable. This kind of economy does not need not to be a self-sufficient economy.
Thus, the correct answer is B.
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is an initiative of the United Nations Organization. There are eight plans which include, eradication of poverty and hunger, the achievement of universal primary education. Also, to promote gender equality, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/Aids, malaria, ensure environmental sustainability and develop a global partnership for development.
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