What does the term 'Fourth World' refer to?

Economic Problems of Developing Countries MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

Economic Problems of Developing Countries

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Option A refers to newly industrialized countries like Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Option B denotes the former Soviet republics. Option C describes countries still under communist rule, such as China and Cuba. The term 'Fourth World' specifically applies to nations that have fallen considerably behind in economic progress relative to the global community, which corresponds to option D.

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