Development Test - 19

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.

Thus, the correct answer is D.

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. 

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam has signed agreements with Nepal and Bhutan. Various projects  have to be carried these agreements. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam is a joint venture of the Power Ministry and the State of Himachal Pradesh.

Thus, the correct answer is B.

The third world is a group of non-aligned nations. They are often developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These are included in the third group of nations. This is because of the fact that they are neither allied with the US nor the former Soviet Union.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Since Iran-India gas pipeline is yet to get final approval, the energy-hungry India has decided to join another pipeline project “MEDSTREME”. Medstreme will transport oil/gas from Turkey at one of its terminal ends.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

India's Look East policy is an attempt to develop extensive economic and strategic relationships with the nations of South-East Asia. This is done to bolster its standing in the form of regional power and other reasons. In response to this policy, Thailand has launched ‘Look West Policy. Both of these policies are complementary to each other.

Thus, the correct answer is D.