APSC CCE 2024 · Question 65 of 178

Which of the following statements regarding post-development theory are true? (i) Arturo Escobar is one of the leading post-development scholars. (ii) Post-development is an argument for alternatives to development. (iii) Developing countries should be able to make decisions for themselves based on their own choices, on their own discourses. (iv) Post-development theory argues that there is no universal mode of development to be followed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Economy/Development Theory

1. A(i), (ii) and (iii) only
2. B(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)Correct
3. C(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
4. D(i), (ii) and (iv) only