Modernization is an important economic planning objective that focuses on ___________.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
[(i)] Adoption of innovative technology
[(ii)] Equal distribution of income and wealth
[(iii)] Bringing positive changes in the social outlook
Modernization refers to the transformation of an economy through technological advancement and social progress.
It includes: Adoption of innovative technology: Enhances productivity, efficiency, and global competitiveness.
Bringing positive changes in the social outlook: Encourages progressive attitudes, gender equality, and scientific temper. However, equal distribution of income and wealth is primarily a focus of equity, not modernization. Thus, option (ii) is not included in the correct answer.
China was able to control its rapid population growth rate owing to ____ .
Identify which of the following options indicate the incorrect components combination of Agriculture Marketing System:
China was able to control its rapid population growth rate owing to __________.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
During the British rule, India’s foreign trade had various features except ________.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
The present day rapid industrial growth in China can be traced back to the economic reforms introduced in 1978, where _______.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
(i) Initially reforms were initiated in agriculture, foreign trade, and investment sectors.
(ii) The policy of dual pricing was adopted.
(iii) The Government revoked the policy of Special Economic Zones.
_______ farming is a system that is helpful in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
Read the following text carefully: Decisions taken by factors of production in the production process often may affect the stakeholders indirectly. Such impacts at times are huge but are not accounted for, while estimating national income. Economists call them as externalities and they can be positive or negative.} {In this regard, many economists suggest carbon pricing as an important tool to ensure ecological balance. Carbon pricing tries to control greenhouse gas emissions by either placing a fee on emitting or offering subsidies on lesser emission. Through instruments like carbon tax, green cess, eco tax, etc. economists suggest moving towards greener technology eliminating such negative externalities.On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions:
(i) Define externalities.