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UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-2

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    The term development as distinct from growth can be associated with
    1. increase in the proportion of population living in urban areas.
    2. decline in the proportion of GDP generated in agriculture.
    3. increase in the proportion of GDP generated in industry and service sector.
    4. improvement in quality of life of the people.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  1, 2 and 3                    

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  2, 3 and 4                    

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Development refers to the event that brings qualitative changes. It is distinct from growth as it is quantitative in nature. Increase in the proportion of population cannot be considered as development as it may be caused due to migration. The decrease of share of agriculture sector in GDP is the indication of development. So, all the Statements are correct except Statement 1.


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