Development Test - 17

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.

• China has the largest installed capacity of spindles in the world
• India has the 2nd largest installed capacity of spindles in the world.
  

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 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.

The development of a country is determined by the following:

• Per capita income which is the income earned by a person in an area in a specified year.
  
• Literacy is nothing but the education of the people living in particular area.
  
• Public health facilities consists of medical clinics and hospitals which provide treatment to the ill people starting from a small fever to intensive cancer. In India less than 20% of people utilise public health facilities at present.
  

Living standards are different , As each individual has its own style of living .So each person has its own need , taste and preferrence .

Economic development promotes well-being, enhances quality of life, and provides opportunities to develop human potential.