Question

Kerala Model of Development refers to

• A. development situation where high human development coexists with high economic growth
• B. development situation where low human development coexists with low economic growth
• C. development situation where low human development coexists with high economic growth
• D. development situation where high human development coexists with low economic growth.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. development situation where high human development coexists with low economic growth.

The Kerala Model of Development is a unique case where the state has achieved exceptional levels of social development despite a relatively low per capita income and industrial growth. It's often studied as an alternative development model.

• High Human Development: Kerala has consistently ranked high on key social indicators such as literacy, life expectancy, infant mortality rates, and gender equality. This is largely due to its significant public spending on education and healthcare.

• Low Economic Growth: Historically, Kerala's economy has not matched its social progress. The state has been slow in industrializing and has a high unemployment rate, leading to a reliance on remittances from a large diaspora working abroad, particularly in the Middle East.