Description : The Multidimensional Poverty Index has been developed by a. The UNDP b. Oxford HDI c. The UNO d. Morris D Morris
Last Answer : b. Oxford HDI The MPI concept is developed by the Oxford Human Development Initiative. It has three main dimensions to it.
Description : Consider the following statements and identify the right ones i. The Oxford PHI publishes Human Development Report ii. The HDR is published biennially. a. I only b. ii only c. both d. none
Last Answer : d. none
Description : The concept of HDI was popularized by a. Morris D Morris b. Adam Smith c. Keynes d. Mahbub Ul Haq
Last Answer : d. Mahbub Ul Haq The concept developed in the 1990s. It has 3 important parameters- life expectancy, education achievement index and standard of living index.
Description : The parameter/s of the PQLI is/are a. Life Expectancy Index b. Standard of living index c. Infant mortality rate d. A and C
Last Answer : d. A and C
Description : Which of the following is NOT a component of PQLI ? (a) Morbidity (b) Infant mortality (c) Life expectancy at age one (d) Basic literacy at the age of 15 years
Last Answer : (d) Basic literacy at the age of 15 years
Description : The concept of ‘Biosphere Reserve’ was evolved by A. Government of India. B. Botanical Survey of India C. UNESCO D. UNDP.
Last Answer : C. UNESCO
Description : Write the two important indices which are used by the UNDP to measure human development. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The Human Development index. (ii) Human Poverty index
Description : Human Development Report for ‘each’ of the year at global level has been published by: (A) UNDP (B) WTO (C) IMF (D) World Bank
Last Answer : Answer: A Explanation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) headquartered i n N e w York is the United Nations' global development network. UNDP advocates for change and ... Report Office publishes an annual Huma nD evelopment Report to measure and analyse developmental progress.
Description : Poverty in less developed countries is largely due to - (1) voluntary idleness (2) income inequality (3) lack of cultural activities (4) lack of intelligence of the people
Last Answer : (2) income inequality Explanation: Despite the developing countries' impressive aggregate growth of the past 25 years, its benefits have only reached the poor to a very limited degree. Not only ... in developed and non-developed countries. Rising unemployment is a major source of spreading poverty.
Description : Poverty in less developed countries is largely due to (1) voluntary idleness (2) income inequality (3) lack of cultural activities (4) lack of intelligence of the people
Last Answer : income inequality
Description : Who among the following developed World Wide Web (WWW), which gave a new type of information exhibition ? (1) Bob Cohen (2) Tim Berners-Lee (3) Robert Morris Jr. (4) Michel Derstuses
Last Answer : Tim Berners-Lee
Description : The task of collecting data in all the three sectors of the economy is done by which organization: (a) NSSO (b) BPO (c) KPO (d) UNDP
Last Answer : (a) NSSO
Description : In what respect in the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank -SST 10th
Last Answer : UNDP is United Nation Development Programme. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The main difference between the UNDP ... of factors like health, education and income to know about the development of a country.
Description : In what respect is the criterion used by UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The World Bank uses Per capita'' income as the sole criterion for measuring development of countries which is not fully accurate. For example, in India suppose two people live; one is Mukesh ... , health status, and per capita income as well. It provides real development status of the country.
Description : In what respect is the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development of the countries, different from the one used by the World Bank? -SST 10th
Last Answer : UNDP compares countries on educational level, health status and per capita income whereas. World Bank uses only per capita per capita income for measuring development.
Description : What was the objective of Command Area Development Programme? (1) To ensure that land is given to the tillers (2) To ensure better utilization of irrigation potential (3) To develop I he areas under the command of Army (4) Poverty alleviation in selected areas
Last Answer : (2) To ensure better utilization of irrigation potential Explanation: The Command Area Development Programme was launched in the year 1974-75 under Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with the objective of ... ; construction of field drains; all round development of areas pertaining to agriculture, etc.
Description : Vicious circle of poverty should be broken for economic development. This fact has been emphasised by : (a) Ragnar Nurkse (b) Lewis (c) Rosenstein (d) Singer
Last Answer : (a) Ragnar Nurkse
Description : What was the objective of Command Area Development Programme? (1) To ensure that land is given to the tillers (2) To ensure better utilisation of irrigation potential (3) To develop the areas under the command of Army (4) Poverty alleviation in selected areas
Last Answer : To ensure better utilisation of irrigation potential
Description : The concept of Human Development was developed by_____ -Geography
Last Answer : Dr. Mahbub ul Haq
Description : What is Value Added Tax (VAT)? (1) A simple, transparent, easy to pay tax imposed on consumers (2) A new initiative taken by the Government to increase the tax-burden of high income groups (3) A ... like, surcharge, turnover tax, etc. (4) A new tax to be imposed on the producers of capital goods
Last Answer : (3) A single tax that replaces State taxes like, surcharge, turnover tax, etc. Explanation: A value added tax (VAT) is a form of consumption tax. A VAT is like a sales tax in that ... under the single tax system based primarily or exclusively on one tax, typically chosen for its special properties.
Description : What is Value Added Tax (VAT) ? (1) A simple, transparent, easy to pay tax imposed on consumers (2) A new initiative taken by the Government to increase the tax-burden of high income groups (3) A ... like, surcharge, turnover tax, etc. (4) A new tax to be imposed on the producers of capital goods
Last Answer : A single tax that replaces State taxes like, surcharge, turnover tax, etc.
Description : Human Development Index was developed by : (1) Amartya Sen (2) Mahbub-ul-Haq (3) Friedman (4) Montek Singh
Last Answer : (2) Mahbub-ul-Haq Explanation: The origins of the Human Development Index (HDI) are found in the annual Human Development Reports of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). These ... Haq brought together a group of well-known development economists including: Paul Streeten, Frances Stewart.
Description : Human Development Index was developed by : (1) Amartya Sen (3) Friedman (2) Mahbub-ul-Haq (4) Montek Singh
Last Answer : Mahbub-ul-Haq
Description : In India the concept of ‘minimum needs’ and ‘directed anti poverty programmes’ were the innovation of? (A) Fourth five year plan (B) Fifth five year plan (C) Sixth five year plan (D) Seventh five year plan
Last Answer : (B) Fifth five year plan
Description : In India the concept of ‘minimum needs’ and ‘directed anti poverty programmes’ were the innovation of? A. Fourth five year plan B. Fifth five year plan C. Sixth five year plan D. Seventh five year plan E. None of these
Last Answer : B. Fifth five year plan
Description : The idea and principle of pan Africanism are still relevant in guiding of development initiative in Africa.With example support the statement?
Last Answer : the Wilderness Act
Description : What makes India an underdeveloped economy? A. Low Human Development B. High Poverty level C. Dominant Agriculture sector D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : State one of the steps taken by the UNO for effective implementation of the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’. -SST 10th
Last Answer : For the effective implementation of the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ a Human Rights Commission was set in 1946 by the Economic Social Council. It submitted proposals, recommendations, made investigative reports on human rights issues through Economic Social Council to General Assembly.
Description : Why is Poverty in less developed countries largely? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are your feelings about the 'Oxford Comma'?
Last Answer : answer:I agree that the Oxford Comma add more sense to the sentences. But it can’t really be identical in speech, and a lot of commas make a sentence look a bit too formal. But then again some sentences are ambiguous.
Description : Any traceurs in Philadelphia around Oxford Circle or Frankford?
Last Answer : There are only a few people I know of on Fluther that are in the Philly area. You'd have a better chance of finding like-minded individuals in sites dedicated to parkour; or maybe on sites like ... might be a launching point for you to find other people who are interested. Good luck and be safe!
Description : What else is in Oxford, besides the university?
Last Answer : It’s basically a small city with all the pubs, shops and restaurants that a small city has but the university is an integral part of the town. I got a job offer there once but could not get the required work permit.
Description : Can somebody help me finding e-books to download for programming for MIT, Oxford, Harvard etc?
Last Answer : answer:“MIT OpenCourseWare makes the course materials that are used in the teaching of almost all MIT’s undergraduate and graduate subjects available on the Web, free of charge” http://web.mit.edu/ocw/
Description : Is the Oxford English Dictionary foreshadowing the apocalypse?
Last Answer : Actually, I’m all for this – the people decide what the language is, not the OED. The OED’s job is simply to create a full and official dictionary of the language. Once it starts playing “God”, as it were, it’s no longer a useful and reliable tool.
Description : Needing a nice bar to visit on Oxford Rd Manchester (UK)
Last Answer : Send this to Downtide who lives in Manchester, I believe.
Description : How long should questions, details, (Oxford comma) and answers be?
Last Answer : I don’t mind if a question or answer is long as long as it’s readable. Breaks and paragraphs are nice and readable. When someone just writes on and on in one big block then I give up.
Description : Do you use an Oxford comma in sentences?
Last Answer : For essays, yeah, for casual writing (like facebook) nope
Description : How long does it take you to iron an oxford shirt?
Last Answer : A beginner? To get it right it will take you 15 to 30 minutes depending on how bad the shirt is. A seasoned pro? 2 to 8 minutes. You have to have a really good iron and a great, sturdy ironing board.
Description : What is the criterion used by the UNDP for classifying countries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : ' United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has used the criterion of Human Development Index to measure the development of countries. HDI is calculated on the basis of: . Per capita income : When the ... that of India. We are required to make progress in the education and health sectors as yet.
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Description : What is the full form of 'UNDP' ? -How To ?
Last Answer : The full form of 'UNDP' is United Nations Development Programme
Description : When did Oxford University confer D.Litt degree on Rabindranath ?
Last Answer : In 1913, Rabindranath was awarded the degree of D.Litt by Oxford University .
Description : What is the full form of UNDP ?
Last Answer : UNDP full United Nations Development Program.
Description : In what year was UNDP established ?
Last Answer : UNDP was established in 1975.
Description : Where is the UNDP headquarters ?
Last Answer : UNDP is headquartered in New York.
Last Answer : UNDP - United Nations Development Program
Last Answer : The Oxford Dictionary came on the market in 1884 .
Last Answer : UNDP Headquarters 'New York'