ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why many of the technologies developed in rich countries are inappropriate or not well-suited to developing countries?
A
The technologies inappropriate to the climates of the developing countries.
B
The technologies inappropriate to the geography of the developing countries.
C
The technologies inappropriate to the ecological conditions of the developing countries.
D
The technologies inappropriate to the animals of the developing countries.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ‘inappropriate use of technology’ refers to the misuse of devices that negatively impacts other people or defames their reputation. Technological users have a responsibility to apply technology appropriately without causing harm to others, and they have a right to safety and protection when using devices.

Detailed explanation-2: -Appropriate Technology is used to solve technological problems throughout the world, by providing sustainable solutions which are beneficial to the local community, and which are sensitive to the need to reduce environmental pollution, by using renewable sources of energy and recycling materials wherever possible.

Detailed explanation-3: -Appropriate technology is more productive than traditional technology, but does not cause the social and economic disruption that the introduc-tion of inappropriate technology does.

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