QUESTION 1

Question

Different options are given as possible answers to the following questions.
Select the correct answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (1.1–1.5) for example 1.6 C.
Question 1.1 [1 mark]
Which indicator is not used to determine the HDI of a country?
A. Life expectancy
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Education
D. Per capita income
Question 1.2 [1 mark]
This economic indicator measures the equality in a country.
A. Gini coefficient
B. Working population
C. Urbanisation rate
D. Gross National Product
Question 1.3 [1 mark]
Developing countries generally have which of the following characteristics?
A. Very high life expectancy
B. An older, slowly growing population
C. A young, rapidly growing population
E. A declining population
Question 1.4 [1 mark]
This development model takes into account economic, social and environmental
impacts of development.
A. Sustainability model
B. Core periphery model
C. Rostow’s development model
D. None of the above
Question 1.5 [1 mark]
An example of a trade barrier would be:
A. Free trade
B. Fair trade
C. A subsidy
D. Tariffs
(5 x 1) (5)
QUESTION 2
Match the terms in Column A with the descriptions in Column B. Write only the
correct letter (A–J) next to the corresponding question number (2.1–2.10) in your
answer sheet.
Column A Column B
2.1 European Union A The process of something or someone
experiencing change, growth or
progress.
2.2 Trade imbalance B When organisations work closely with
communities to determine their specific
development needs.
2.3 Top-down approach C This includes fertility rate, birth rate,
death rate and life expectancy.
2.4 Social indicator of
development
D The process of a country moving away
from a farming-based economy
towards a manufacturing and
service-based economy.
2.5 Development E Example of a region.
2.6 Raw materials F The exchange of goods that cross

Answer 1

national borders. 2.7 Needs assessment G Refers to the presence of one sector doing much better than another in trade.

2.8 Economic transition H A natural substance that is mined or extracted for use in production.

2.9 Geographical region I A group of countries in Europe that have agreed to work together.

2.10 Trade goods J Physical products that are bought and sold.

(10 x 1) (10)