Test: World Depression of 1929-34 - UPSC MCQ

The primary trigger of the World Depression of 1929-34 was the collapse of the stock market in the United States, known as the "Wall Street Crash." It occurred on October 29, 1929, and resulted in a severe economic downturn worldwide, leading to the Great Depression.

Germany was severely affected by hyperinflation during the Great Depression. Hyperinflation reached its peak in 1923, causing the value of the German mark to plummet dramatically. This economic crisis further worsened the already difficult conditions in Germany during that period.

The Dust Bowl occurred in the United States during the Great Depression. It was a period of severe dust storms and droughts that devastated agricultural areas, particularly in the Great Plains. The combination of poor farming practices and extreme weather conditions led to widespread soil erosion and crop failures.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in response to the Great Depression. It was created in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference to promote monetary cooperation, exchange rate stability, and provide financial assistance to member countries facing balance of payments problems.

During the Great Depression, the economic theory that gained popularity and advocated for limited government intervention in economic matters was Laissez-faire economics. This theory argues that markets should be left to self-regulate and that government interference could hinder economic recovery.

The Soviet Union's economy was the least impacted during the Great Depression. Due to its centrally planned economy, the Soviet Union was less integrated into the global capitalist system and was not as affected by the market collapses and financial crises that plagued other countries during the 1930s.

The West Coast experienced a significant influx of people during the Great Depression due to the "Dust Bowl" migration. Many people from the drought-ridden and economically devastated Great Plains migrated to California and other West Coast states in search of better opportunities.

The Securities Act of 1933 was a major piece of legislation in the United States that aimed to regulate the stock market and prevent another market crash. It required companies to provide accurate information to investors and established the basis for financial regulation to protect investors from fraudulent practices.

The Soviet Union experienced a significant economic boom during the Great Depression due to its policy of "New Economic Policy" (NEP). Under NEP, limited capitalist-oriented reforms were introduced, allowing private enterprise and foreign investments in certain sectors, leading to an economic recovery during the 1920s.

Global economic cooperation and coordination are not considered one of the underlying causes of the Great Depression. In fact, a lack of international cooperation and the implementation of protectionist policies by many countries contributed to the severity and duration of the economic downturn.