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Development

CBSE · Class 10 · Social Science

Flashcards for Development — CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Nature of Development

Why do different people have different developmental goals?

Answer

Different people have different developmental goals because their life situations are different. A landless rural laborer wants more work and better wages, while a prosperous farmer wants higher crop

Card 2Measuring Development

What is per capita income?

Answer

Per capita income is the average income of a country, calculated by dividing the total income of the country by its total population. It is used to compare the economic development of different countr

Card 3Income and Other Goals

A girl from a rich urban family wants as much freedom as her brother and the ability to pursue studies abroad. What does this tell us about developmental goals?

Answer

This shows that developmental goals are not only about income or material wealth. Even people from rich families have goals related to equality, freedom, and respect. Development includes both materia

Card 4National Development

What is national development?

Answer

National development refers to the progress of a country as a whole. Since different people have different and sometimes conflicting developmental goals, national development involves thinking about w

Card 5Different Developmental Goals

Compare the developmental goals of landless rural laborers and prosperous farmers from Punjab.

Answer

Landless rural laborers want: more days of work, better wages, quality education for children, no social discrimination, and opportunity to become leaders. Prosperous farmers want: assured high family

Card 6Income as Development Indicator

Why is average income an important criterion for development?

Answer

Average income is important because: (1) It shows what an average person in a country can earn, (2) Higher income means people can afford more goods and services they need, (3) It allows comparison be

Card 7Country Classification

What is the World Bank's classification of countries based on per capita income?

Answer

The World Bank classifies countries as: (1) High-income or rich countries: per capita income of $49,300 and above per annum, (2) Low-income countries: per capita income of $2,500 or less, (3) Middle-i

Card 8Limitations of Average Income

If a country's average income has been increasing, can we conclude that all sections have become better off? Explain with an example.

Answer

No, we cannot conclude that all sections have become better off. Example: If in a country with 5 people, incomes are Rs 1,000 each (average = Rs 1,000), and later one person's income becomes Rs 5,000

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