Question

Which of the following are the basic characteristics of underdeveloped countries?

i. Dependence on agriculture

ii. Low human development index

iii. Poor standard of living and mass poverty

iv. Exploitation of natural resources and the development of industrial sector

1.  i, ii & iii only
2. ii, iii & iv only
3. i, iii & iv only
4. i, ii & iv only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 :  i, ii & iii only

The correct answer is  i, ii & iii only

• Commonly used Indicators of Economic Development
  • Gross National Product per capita​
  • Population Growth 
  • Occupational Structure of the Labor Force
  • Urbanization 
  • Consumption per capita
  • Infrastructure
  • Social Conditions
    • Literacy rate 
    • Life expectancy
    • Health care
    • Caloric intake
    • Infant mortality