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  • 1. A government sets long-term development goals, prioritizes sectors, and allocates resources to reduce poverty and ensure balanced growth. This process is called:
A) Market allocation
B) Economic forecasting
C) Financial accounting
D) Economic planning
  • 2. A local government prioritizes education, health care, and livelihood programs rather than focusing solely on industrial output. This reflects which concept of development?
A) Capital accumulation
B) Market liberalization
C) Economic growth
D) Human development
  • 3. Which statement best describes the importance of economic planning?
A) It eliminates scarcity
B) It provides direction and coordination for national development
C) It ensures short-term profits only
D) It replaces market mechanisms entirely
  • 4. Which of the following best explains why economics is considered a practical science?
A) It helps individuals and governments make informed decisions
B) It deals with abstract assumptions
C) It ignores real-world problems
D) It focuses only on theories and models
  • 5. Which core value of development emphasizes fair distribution of resources and opportunities?
A) Participation
B) Sustainability
C) Equity
D) Efficiency
  • 6. Development is best understood as:
A) Industrialization only
B) Increase in exports and imports
C) Increase in GDP alone
D) Improvement in quality of life and well-being
  • 7. Economics is best defined as the study of:
A) Human behavior in relation to unlimited resources
B) Wealth accumulation of nations
C) Allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants
D) Government policies and taxation only
  • 8. A country experiences rapid economic growth but rising inequality and poor access to education and health services. This situation highlights the need for:
A) Trade liberalization
B) Centralized planning
C) Human and inclusive development
D) Economic growth only
  • 9. When a planner considers cultural practices, political institutions, and historical factors in crafting economic policies, this shows the relationship between economics and:
A) Social sciences
B) Formal sciences
C) Natural sciences
D) Physical sciences
  • 10. Economics is closely related to other social sciences because:
A) It ignores human behavior
B) It focuses only on mathematical models
C) Economic decisions are independent of society
D) Human behavior and institutions affect economic outcomes
  • 11. Which branch of economics focuses on inflation, nemployment, and national income?
A) Microeconomics
B) Public economics
C) Macroeconomics
D) Development economics
  • 12. In comparative economic planning, Comparative analysis helps explain how institutional, cultural, and behavioral differences affect development results.

    QUESTION: Why is it important to study different countries' planning models?
A) To apply one universal economic model
B) To rank countries based on income only
C) To eliminate cultural differences in planning
D) To understand how context and behavior shape economic outcomes
  • 13. Which characteristic best describes the nature of economics?
A) Social and dynamic in nature
B) Purely philosophical
C) Static and unchanging
D) Concerned only with numbers
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a core value of development?
A) Participation
B) Sustainability
C) Profit maximization
D) Equity
  • 15. A government studies how individual consumers and firms react to changes in prices of rice. This analysis belongs to:
A) Public economics
B) Microeconomics
C) Development economics
D) Macroeconomics
  • 16. A government-controlled planned economy is a feature of:
A) LDCS
B) Second World
C) Third World
D) First World
  • 17. The modern term for Third World countries is:
A) Transition economies
B) Socialist nations
C) Developed nations
D) Developing countries or Less Developed
  • 18. High birth rates and rapid population growth are common in:
A) Developing countries
B) Developed countries
C) Advanced economies
D) Industrialized nations
  • 19. Which of the following best explains why many Asian and African countries became developing countries?
A) Colonial history and late industrialization
B) Cold climate
C) Lack of natural resources
D) Small population
  • 20. Second World countries were mainly aligned with the:
A) European Union
B) Soviet Union
C) United Nations
D) United States
  • 21. A country with strong manufacturing, stable political system, and high GDP per capita is most likely part of:
A) Least Developed Countries
B) Developing Countries
C) Developed Countries
D) Emerging Economies
  • 22. The Philippines is commonly classified today as a:
A) Developed country
B) Socialist state
C) Advanced economy
D) Developing country
  • 23. A nation has advanced healthcare, strong education system, and modern transportation. It most likely belongs to:
A) Least Developed Countries
B) Developed Countries
C) Socialist Bloc
D) Developing Countries
  • 24. A country depends mainly on agriculture, has high poverty rates, and limited infrastructure. It is best classified as:
A) Transition economy
B) Developed
C) Advanced economy
D) Developing
  • 25. Which factor contributes MOST to a country remaining underdeveloped?
A) Advanced infrastructure
B) Strong education system
C) Widespread corruption
D) Political stability
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developing countries?
A) High per capita income
B) Agricultural dependence
C) Limited infrastructure
D) Higher poverty rates
  • 27. A country with strong internet connectivity, modern airports, and efficient public transportation is most likely classified as:
A) Developing
B) Agricultural economy
C) Developed
D) Least Developed
  • 28. Which country is an example of a developed country?
A) Nigeria
B) Bangladesh
C) Germany
D) Philippines
  • 29. A country whose economy is mainly based on farming and fishing is likely:
A) Developed
B) Industrialized
C) Advanced economy
D) Developing
  • 30. A country transitioning from a planned economy to a market economy is called:
A) Developed
B) Agricultural
C) Third World
D) Transition economy
  • 31. A country that relies on developed nations for technology and financial aid is likely:
A) Developing
B) Developed
C) Advanced
D) Industrialized
  • 32. Which characteristic best describes developed countries?
A) Agricultural-based economy
B) High poverty rate
C) Limited access to electricity
D) High standard of living
  • 33. Which organization commonly uses the terms developed and developing countries today?
A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) OPEC
D) ASEAN
  • 34. A country with high industrialization, strong economy, and high income per capita is classified as:
A) Socialist
B) Least Developed
C) Less Developed
D) Developing
E) Developed
  • 35. Countries with high life expectancy and low poverty rates are generally considered:
A) Socialist
B) Developed
C) Developing
D) Transition economies
  • 36. Why do domestic problems slow down economic development?
A) They increase exports
B) They increase employment
C) They reduce productivity and quality of life
D) They improve education
  • 37. A well-managed large labor force can contribute to development by:
A) Raising poverty levels indefinitely
B) Limiting trade opportunities
C) Increasing productivity and output if properly trained
D) Decreasing business investments
  • 38. Rapid population growth can create housing shortages because:
A) Migration decreases demand for housing
B) People prefer living outdoors
C) The government builds too many houses
D) More people need homes than are available
  • 39. refers to the increase in the number of people in a country.
A) Development
B) Negative Effects
C) Inclusive Growth
D) Population growth
  • 40. Domestic problems refer to:
A) Internal issues affecting a nation's growth
B) Problems affecting only businesses
C) International trade conflicts
D) Issues occurring between countries
  • 41. Which of the following is a domestic problem affecting development?
A) Foreign exchange rate
B) International tourism
C) Global warming
D) Poverty
  • 42. One negative effect of rapid population growth on development is:
A) Pressure on available jobs
B) Larger labor force
C) Bigger market for goods and services
D) Improved infrastructure
  • 43. Poverty slows development, and lack of development increases poverty — creating a cycle of poverty.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
  • 44. Overcrowded schools and hospitals due to population growth can lead to:
A) Increased foreign investment
B) Reduced government spending
C) Lower quality of services and limited access
D) Better quality education and healthcare
  • 45. Poor education leads to an unskilled workforce.
    What is the effect on national development?
A) Reduced economic growth
B) Increased industrialization
C) Improved exports
D) Increased productivity
  • 46. Which other domestic problem directly affects people's ability to buy basic needs?
A) Importation
B) Inflation
C) Exportation
D) Tourism
  • 47. Population growth can put a strain on natural resources by:
A) Improving agricultural productivity
B) Causing overuse of water, land, and energy
C) Reducing environmental problems
D) Increasing availability of resources
  • 48. A bigger market for goods and services can positively affect development because:
    more
A) It reduces demand for local products
B) It increases crime rates
C) It encourages businesses to produce and invest more
D) It discourages entrepreneurship
  • 49. Limited access to education in impoverished communities can hinder development because it:
A) Improves infrastructure development
B) Reduces human capital and employment opportunities
C) Encourages more entrepreneurship
D) Increases the population growth rate
  • 50. One potential positive effect of poverty on development, if managed properly, is:
A) Larger labor force available for industries
B) Reduced economic growth
C) Limited access to education
D) High crime rates
  • 51. How does good health contribute to economic development?
A) It increases worker productivity and efficiency
B) It reduces the population size
C) It decreases employment opportunities
D) It limits educational attainment
  • 52. Long-term unemployment can negatively impact development by:
A) Encouraging entrepreneurship
B) Improving workforce skills
C) Increasing labor productivity
D) Leading to skill erosion and lower employability
  • 53. How does unplanned urbanization negatively affect the environment?
A) It increases green spaces
B) It reduces energy consumption
C) It improves air and water quality
D) It leads to pollution, deforestation, and depletion of natural resources
  • 54. Which of the following is a direct effect of improved healthcare services on development?
A) Increased labor force participation
B) Reduced educational opportunities
C) Lower life expectancy
D) Higher mortality rates
  • 55. How does high unemployment negatively affect a country's development?
A) It increases foreign trade
B) It increases household income
C) It reduces overall productivity and economic growth
D) It encourages more investments
  • 56. Poor health conditions in a country can slow development because they:
A) Reduce absenteeism in workplaces
B) Increase healthcare costs and reduce workforce efficiency
C) Increase labor productivity
D) Encourage more investments
  • 57. Well-managed urbanization can contribute to development by:
A) Concentrating industries and services that boost economic Growth
B) Limiting infrastructure development
C) Reducing economic activities
D) Increasing rural poverty
  • 58. Government investment in healthcare contributes to development by:
A) Limiting economic growth
B) Increasing disease prevalence
C) Reducing workforce size
D) Improving human capital and economic productivity
  • 59. Which of the following is a social consequence of high unemployment?
A) Better healthcare access
B) Improved education
C) Higher crime rates and social instability
D) Increased government revenue
  • 60. How can rapid urbanization strain public services?
A) By reducing the population in cities
B) By lowering government spending
C) By increasing demand for housing, healthcare, and education faster than supply
D) By creating more schools and hospitals than needed
  • 61. One negative effect of rapid urbanization on development is:
A) Overcrowded cities and traffic congestion
B) Increased agricultural production
C) Higher literacy rates
D) Improved rural infrastructure
  • 62. Unemployment can slow development because:
A) Population growth decreases
B) People have more time to innovate
C) Consumers have less income to spend on goods and services
D) Businesses hire more workers
  • 63. Which of the following is a positive effect of urbanization if managed well?
A) Overcrowding and pollution
B) Traffic congestion
C) Creation of more jobs and business opportunities
D) Increase in slum areas
  • 64. Which policy could help mitigate the negative effects of unemployment on development?
    programs
A) Promoting job creation and skills training programs
B) Reducing education opportunities
C) Encouraging population growth
D) limiting consumer spending
  • 65. Malnutrition negatively affects development because it:
A) Improves mental performance
B) Increases economic output
C) Reduces cognitive ability and work productivity
D) Enhances physical strength
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