What Do You Know About Development Studies

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    The student that studied development studies for their undergraduate or master’s degree tends to choose a career in the international organization such as?

    • United Nations
    • World Bank
    • NGOs
    • All of the above
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  • 2. 
    Development studies is an interdisciplinary course offered in universities for both undergraduate and master’s degree, it’s an interdisciplinary branch of?  - ProProfs

    Development studies is an interdisciplinary course offered in universities for both undergraduate and master’s degree, it’s an interdisciplinary branch of? 

    • Home economics

    • Vocational studies

    • Social Science

    • Social Studies

    Correct Answer
    A. Social Science
    Explanation
    Development studies is an interdisciplinary course that explores the social, economic, and political aspects of development. It draws on various disciplines within the social sciences, such as sociology, economics, political science, and anthropology, to understand the complexities of development and to propose strategies for promoting sustainable and inclusive development. Therefore, the correct answer is Social Science, as development studies integrates knowledge and theories from multiple social science disciplines.

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    Development studies professional bodies is present across the globe, all of these bodies are under one umbrella, what is the organization name? - ProProfs

    Development studies professional bodies is present across the globe, all of these bodies are under one umbrella, what is the organization name?

    • APISA

    • AICARDES

    • OSSREA

    • ICCDA

    Correct Answer
    A. ICCDA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ICCDA. ICCDA stands for International Consortium for Development and Advancement. It is an organization that serves as an umbrella for various development studies professional bodies worldwide. This organization promotes collaboration and cooperation among these bodies to advance the field of development studies globally.

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    Development studies have been around for a while as a course of study in universities, a number of professional bodies have been founded worldwide, of them is? - ProProfs

    Development studies have been around for a while as a course of study in universities, a number of professional bodies have been founded worldwide, of them is?

    • MONA

    • GLASCO

    • SACA

    • EADI

    Correct Answer
    A. EADI
    Explanation
    EADI stands for the European Association of Development Institutes. It is one of the professional bodies that have been founded worldwide to support the field of development studies. Development studies is a course of study in universities that focuses on understanding and addressing the social, economic, and political issues of developing countries. EADI plays a crucial role in promoting research, networking, and collaboration among development institutes in Europe.

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    Development studies are present in many continents across the globe and growing every day, Africa has two bodies already, how many continents are part of this? - ProProfs

    Development studies are present in many continents across the globe and growing every day, Africa has two bodies already, how many continents are part of this?

    • Oceania, Antarctica, America, Africa, Asia

    • Asia, Arabia, Europe and Africa

    • Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    The given options do not include all the continents present in the world. The correct answer is "None of the above" because it does not accurately represent the continents that are part of development studies.

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  • 6. 
    Development studies is a global course studied in thousands of universities worldwide with professional bodies, how many professional bodies there are at present? - ProProfs

    Development studies is a global course studied in thousands of universities worldwide with professional bodies, how many professional bodies there are at present?

    • Three

    • Six

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    There are currently five professional bodies associated with the study of development studies. These professional bodies play a crucial role in promoting and advancing the field of development studies, providing resources, networking opportunities, and professional development for individuals interested in this field.

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    This is a popular course in third world countries and those with colonial history such as the UK where it originated from, when did it become the subject of study in universities? - ProProfs

    This is a popular course in third world countries and those with colonial history such as the UK where it originated from, when did it become the subject of study in universities?

    • 1960s

    • 1970s

    • 1980s

    • 1990s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990s
    Explanation
    In the given question, it is stated that the subject in question is popular in third world countries and those with colonial history, such as the UK. The question asks when it became a subject of study in universities. Since the subject is popular in countries with colonial history, it can be inferred that it took some time for it to be recognized and established as a formal subject in universities. Therefore, the correct answer is 1990s, indicating that it was in this decade that the subject became a part of university curricula.

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    Several professional bodies of development studies have been founded across the globe, all of these are bodies example of such except? - ProProfs

    Several professional bodies of development studies have been founded across the globe, all of these are bodies example of such except?

    • GLASCO

    • CLASCO

    • AICARDES

    • EADI

    Correct Answer
    A. GLASCO
  • 9. 
    These professional bodies are established in different continent across the globe, how many continents has it covered to date? - ProProfs

    These professional bodies are established in different continent across the globe, how many continents has it covered to date?

    • Seven

    • Four

    • Five

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    The question asks how many continents these professional bodies have covered. The correct answer is "Four." This means that these bodies have been established in four different continents across the globe. The explanation suggests that these bodies have not been established in all continents, indicating that they have a presence in less than all seven continents.

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    Development studies professional body established in the African continent is two as, at present, Africa is the only continent with two professional bodies, they are? - ProProfs

    Development studies professional body established in the African continent is two as, at present, Africa is the only continent with two professional bodies, they are?

    • Aicardes and Eadi

    • Clasco and Ami

    • Apisa and Eadi

    • Codesria and Ossrea

    Correct Answer
    A. Codesria and Ossrea
    Explanation
    At present, Africa is the only continent with two professional bodies in the field of development studies, which are Codesria and Ossrea. These two organizations play a crucial role in promoting research and knowledge exchange in the field of development studies in Africa. They provide a platform for scholars and practitioners to collaborate, share ideas, and contribute to the development discourse in the continent. By establishing these professional bodies, Africa demonstrates its commitment to advancing development studies and addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the region.

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