Development
CBSE · Class 10 · Social Science
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What Development Promises - Different People, Different Goals
- Different people have different developmental goals based on their life situations
- A landless rural labourer desires more work days, better wages, and quality education for children
- Prosperous farmers want assured high income and opportunities to settle children abroad
Income and Other Goals
- People seek regular work, better wages, and decent prices for their products
- Income is important but not the only goal - people also want equality, freedom, security, and respect
- Non-material things like friendship, respect, and dignity are equally important
National Development
- Different individuals have different notions of national development
- Conflicts arise when different groups have opposing views on development
- Important to consider whether development benefits large numbers or only small groups
How to Compare Different Countries or States
- Countries are compared based on their income levels
- Total income alone is not useful - must consider population size
- Per capita income = Total income of country ÷ Total population
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Sources & Official References
- 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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