Solutions S1. Ans.(d) Sol. misconceptions about the aid given to the poor nations by developed countries S2. Ans.(b) Sol. improving their own national behaviour S3. Ans.(c) Sol. despite rampant corruption, nations may prosper S4. Ans.(a) Sol. reasonably good-governance S5. Ans.(d) Sol. Only A and B S6. Ans.(b) Sol. not factually correct S7. Ans.(d) Sol. the U.S., on its own, assumes the obligation of helping the poor countries S8. Ans.(d) Sol. The donor country charges $5 per individual as the consultancy charges S9. Ans.(c) Sol. analyse the actual quantum of aid against the perceived one S10. Ans.(e) Sol. obligation-an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment. S11. Ans.(b) Sol. squander-waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. S12. Ans.(c) Sol. meagre-(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality. S13. Ans.(a) Sol. Myth and reality are opposite in meaning. S14. Ans.(e) Sol. extensive-covering or affecting a large area. S15. Ans.(d) Sol. prolonged -continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. 56 views05:49
