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What is a key difference highlighted in the text regarding different developmental goals?
What is a key difference highlighted in the text regarding different developmental goals?
In the context of development, what is emphasized as equally important as seeking more income?
In the context of development, what is emphasized as equally important as seeking more income?
Why might tribals prefer small check dams or tanks for irrigation instead of large dams?
Why might tribals prefer small check dams or tanks for irrigation instead of large dams?
What is stated as a factor on which our life depends in the text?
What is stated as a factor on which our life depends in the text?
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What do people desire besides seeking more income?
What do people desire besides seeking more income?
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Why might some individuals view development differently from others?
Why might some individuals view development differently from others?
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What is the correct sequence of steps to calculate BMI, as mentioned in the text?
What is the correct sequence of steps to calculate BMI, as mentioned in the text?
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What does BMI stand for?
What does BMI stand for?
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Why are health and education indicators considered important in measuring development?
Why are health and education indicators considered important in measuring development?
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What does it mean if a student's BMI falls within the 'normal range' according to the text?
What does it mean if a student's BMI falls within the 'normal range' according to the text?
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How does the Human Development Report published by UNDP compare countries?
How does the Human Development Report published by UNDP compare countries?
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In what situation would a student be categorized as 'undernourished' based on the text?
In what situation would a student be categorized as 'undernourished' based on the text?
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What does GNI per capita measure?
What does GNI per capita measure?
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In terms of GNI per capita, which country is ranked the highest among Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh?
In terms of GNI per capita, which country is ranked the highest among Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh?
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Which country has the lowest life expectancy at birth among the mentioned nations?
Which country has the lowest life expectancy at birth among the mentioned nations?
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Based on the information provided, how many years will the crude oil reserves last for the Middle East region if extraction continues at the current rate?
Based on the information provided, how many years will the crude oil reserves last for the Middle East region if extraction continues at the current rate?
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What is used to ensure that every dollar buys the same amount of goods and services in any country for comparison?
What is used to ensure that every dollar buys the same amount of goods and services in any country for comparison?
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Why do countries like India face the challenge of importing oil from abroad?
Why do countries like India face the challenge of importing oil from abroad?
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Which country, despite having a lower per capita income than India, has a better life expectancy?
Which country, despite having a lower per capita income than India, has a better life expectancy?
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What impact does an increase in oil prices have on countries reliant on oil imports like India?
What impact does an increase in oil prices have on countries reliant on oil imports like India?
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Why do countries with low crude oil reserves like the USA seek to secure oil through military or economic power?
Why do countries with low crude oil reserves like the USA seek to secure oil through military or economic power?
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What does HDI stand for?
What does HDI stand for?
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From the information provided, why is the question of sustainability of development considered to raise fundamentally new issues?
From the information provided, why is the question of sustainability of development considered to raise fundamentally new issues?
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In what year is the development rationalized according to the text?
In what year is the development rationalized according to the text?
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Why might a person consider factors other than income before accepting a job in a far-off place?
Why might a person consider factors other than income before accepting a job in a far-off place?
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How does respect for women in society relate to women engaging in paid work?
How does respect for women in society relate to women engaging in paid work?
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Which factor contributes to an individual's sense of security and freedom in a job?
Which factor contributes to an individual's sense of security and freedom in a job?
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If a job offers high pay but leaves no time for family, what impact might this have on the individual?
If a job offers high pay but leaves no time for family, what impact might this have on the individual?
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Why is it important to consider a variety of goals in development rather than solely focusing on better income?
Why is it important to consider a variety of goals in development rather than solely focusing on better income?
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How does engagement in paid work contribute to the dignity of women in the household and society?
How does engagement in paid work contribute to the dignity of women in the household and society?
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Study Notes
Development Goals
- Different people have different notions of development due to varying priorities and values.
- What may be development for one person may not be development for another, and may even be destructive for them.
Income and Other Goals
- People desire regular work, better wages, and decent prices for their products.
- Besides income, people also seek equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect from others.
- Non-material things like friendship, dignity, and a sense of security are important for a good quality of life.
Measuring Development
- Income is an inadequate measure of development, and other criteria are needed.
- Health and education indicators are widely used to measure development.
- The Human Development Report compares countries based on educational levels, health status, and per capita income.
Human Development Report
- The report provides data on countries, including India and its neighbors.
- Sri Lanka ranks higher than India in terms of gross national income, life expectancy, and mean years of schooling.
- Nepal and Bangladesh have lower per capita income than India, but higher life expectancy.
Sustainability of Development
- The availability of crude oil is a concern for sustainable development.
- The world's crude oil reserves will last only 50 years more at the current rate of extraction.
- India depends on importing oil, which can be a burden if prices increase.
- Environmental degradation is a global issue that affects everyone's future.
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Learn how to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) using weight and height measurements. Understand how to interpret BMI-for-Age tables to determine if a student falls within the normal range, is underweight, or obese.
