Match the national development term in column 1 with the description in

column 2.

a) Developed → best quality of life

b) Newly industrializing → second best quality of life

c) Developing → third best quality of life

d) Least developed → lowest quality life

Explanation:

a) Developed - highest quality of life

These are regions characterised by sophisticated economies (high Gross Domestic Product, high per capita income), technological advancements, diverse industrial and service sectors. These factors culminate in a good social welfare and high standard of living; it is the highest quality of life on the national development scale.

b) Newly industrializing - second best quality of life

These are regions whose development is below the developed but above the developing. These are regions transitioning from agro-allied based economies to industrial-based economy, medium per capital income. They have a fairly high standard of living & are thus the second on the scale of national development.

c) Developing - third best quality of life

These are regions characterised by a low or medium proportion of industrialisation as compared to the region's populace, low or medium standard of living, lower per capital income. They are ranked third on the national development scale.

d) Least developed - lowest quality life

These regions have the lowest socio-economic indicators. These regions are well below the poverty line, they are economically vulnerable and have weakened human resource. These are ranked the base of the national development scale.