Development
CBSE · Class 10 · Social Science
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Development is a concept that encompasses the aspirations and goals that individuals, communities, and nations strive to achieve for a better quality of life. This chapter explores what development means to different people, how it is measured, and why sustainable development is crucial for our futu
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Development aspirations vary based on individual
Development aspirations vary based on individual circumstances. A landless laborer seeks better wages and work opportunities, while a prosperous farme
While people desire higher income
While people desire higher income for better living standards, they also seek non-material goals like equality, freedom, security, respect, and dignit
Per capita income is calculated by
Per capita income is calculated by dividing a country's total income by its population. The World Bank classifies countries as high-income (above $49,
Per capita income doesn't show income
Per capita income doesn't show income distribution - a country might have high average income but most people could be poor while a few are very rich.
Public facilities are services provided collectively
Public facilities are services provided collectively by the government or society, such as schools, hospitals, clean water supply, sanitation, and sec
Learning Objectives
- Understand that development means different things to different people based on their life situations
- Learn how countries are compared using various development indicators
- Analyze the importance of income as well as non-material factors in measuring development
- Explore the concept of Human Development Index (HDI) and its significance
- Understand the importance of sustainable development for future generations
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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