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Anthropology and Development MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024
Which of the following is the study of human societies and cultures and their development? A) Psychology B) Sociology C) Anthropology D) Archaeology Answer: C) Anthropology
Who is considered the “father of modern anthropology”? A) Franz Boas B) Bronislaw Malinowski C) Margaret Mead D) Claude Lévi-Strauss Answer: A) Franz Boas
Which subfield of anthropology focuses on the study of material remains to understand past human life? A) Cultural Anthropology B) Biological Anthropology C) Linguistic Anthropology D) Archaeology Answer: D) Archaeology
Which anthropologist is known for her work on adolescence and sexuality in Samoa? A) Ruth Benedict B) Margaret Mead C) Mary Leakey D) Zora Neale Hurston Answer: B) Margaret Mead
What is ethnocentrism? A) The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others B) The study of human evolution C) The process of cultural adaptation D) The analysis of language patterns Answer: A) The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others
Which theory in anthropology focuses on how cultures adapt to their environments? A) Functionalism B) Structuralism C) Cultural Materialism D) Symbolic Anthropology Answer: C) Cultural Materialism
Development MCQs
What is the main goal of sustainable development? A) Economic growth without considering environmental impact B) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs C) Rapid industrialization D) Increasing GDP regardless of social consequences Answer: B) Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Which organization is primarily responsible for international public health? A) World Bank B) United Nations C) World Health Organization (WHO) D) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Answer: C) World Health Organization (WHO)
What does GDP stand for in the context of economic development? A) Gross Domestic Product B) Global Development Plan C) General Domestic Policy D) Gross Development Percentage Answer: A) Gross Domestic Product
Which approach to development emphasizes the role of local culture and knowledge in shaping development initiatives? A) Top-down approach B) Modernization theory C) Participatory development D) Dependency theory Answer: C) Participatory development
What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used to measure? A) Economic output of a country B) Income inequality C) Overall well-being and quality of life D) Levels of industrialization Answer: C) Overall well-being and quality of life
Which of the following best describes microfinance? A) Large-scale financial support for multinational corporations B) Small loans given to individuals or small businesses in developing countries C) Financial aid given to governments for infrastructure projects D) Investments in the stock market Answer: B) Small loans given to individuals or small businesses in developing countries