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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT-GRADE 8
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT-GRADE 8
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Which of the following is a characteristic of transnational corporations (TNCs)?
They often have a presence in multiple countries
They are limited to operating within the borders of a single country
They primarily focus on small-scale, local production.
They are government-owned entities.
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Which of the following is the primary goal of international development?
To increase the global trade deficit
To maintain political stability in developed nations
To improve the quality of life and well-being in developing countries
To promote economic growth in developed countries
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Which of the following is a limitation of using GDP per capita as a development indicator?
It is unrelated to a country's standard of living.
It does not account for population growth.
It is difficult to calculate accurately.
It does not consider income distribution within a country.
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What is the capital city of Malawi?
Mzuzu
Zomba
Blantyre
Lilongwe
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What is microfinance primarily designed to do?
Offer small loans to individuals and small businesses
Support large-scale agricultural projects
Provide large loans to multinational corporations
Fund government-run poverty alleviation programs
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What is the official language of Malawi?
Swahili
Bantu
Chichewa
English
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What does the term "developed country" typically refer to?
A nation with a small population
A nation with a low GDP and limited industrialization
A nation with a high standard of living, advanced tech, and strong economy
A country with a history of colonization
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Which of the following is an example of a sustainable development practice?
Ignoring the rights of indigenous communities
Promoting deforestation for economic growth
Overexploiting natural resources for short-term profit
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly used development indicator?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita
Life expectancy
Number of tourist attractions
Literacy rate
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What does TNC stand for in the context of global economics?
Territorial Nations and Cultures
Trade and National Currency
Transnational Corporations
Technological Network Companies
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How does globalization impact the operations of TNCs?
It encourages TNCs to expand their reach across international borders.
It eliminates the need for TNCs to compete in the global market.
It restricts TNCs to domestic markets.
It reduces the need for TNCs to diversify their products.
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What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?
To calculate a country's military strength
To assess a country's level of industrialization
To measure a country's development, including health, education, and income
Measure a country's GDP
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Which development indicator measures the average number of years a person can expect to live in a given country?
Human Development Index (HDI)
Life expectancy
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross National Income (GNI)
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Which term refers to the movement of people from a country to another in search of better economic opportunities?
Industrialization
Migration
Urbanization
Immigration
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Which of the following is NOT considered a factor contributing to global inequality?
Political stability
Natural resources
Access to education
Healthcare infrastructure
