Anthropology and Development MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: August 6, 2024

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
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