Developmental Goals of Different Categories of People Quiz
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What is the main reason why industrialists may want more dams?

  • To provide better irrigation for agricultural land
  • To create more jobs for the local population
  • To improve the standard of living for displaced people
  • To generate more electricity for industrial use (correct)
  • What is one potential issue with building more dams, according to the text?

  • It may cause land to be submerged and disrupt the lives of displaced people (correct)
  • It may lead to increased flooding in the area
  • It may result in higher electricity prices for consumers
  • It may lead to a shortage of water for agricultural use
  • What is one thing that is quite clear about development goals?

  • Different people can have different developmental goals (correct)
  • Development goals are only concerned with increasing income
  • Development goals are always the same for everyone
  • Development goals should be set by the government, not individuals
  • What does the text suggest people desire besides higher incomes?

    <p>Equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is important for the quality of life, besides material things?

    <p>Non-material things that are not easily measured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point of the passage?

    <p>Non-monetary factors like job security and work-life balance also play a crucial role in decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the passage illustrate the importance of job security?

    <p>By showing that a job with less pay but regular employment can enhance a person's sense of security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text mention the importance of a safe and secure environment?

    <p>To emphasize the significance of creating opportunities for women to work outside their homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario in the passage best illustrates the trade-off between high pay and job security?

    <p>A high-paying job with no job security that affects family time and sense of security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the passage suggest that respect for women impacts societal dynamics?

    <p>By highlighting that respect for women encourages more women to take up various jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of non-monetary factors in decision-making processes?

    <p>They can significantly impact an individual's sense of security and freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Developmental Goals of Different People

    • Different people have different aspirations and developmental goals, which can sometimes be conflicting.
    • Landless rural laborers want more days of work, better wages, quality education for their children, and social equality.
    • Prosperous farmers from Punjab want high family income through higher support prices for their crops and cheap laborers.
    • Farmers who depend on rainwater want assured income through higher support prices for their crops.
    • A rural woman from a landowning family wants freedom to decide her own life and equality with her brother.
    • Urban unemployed youth want more job opportunities, and a boy from a rich urban family wants to pursue studies abroad.
    • An adivasi from Narmada valley wants small check dams or tanks to irrigate their land instead of large dams that can displace them.

    Income and Other Goals

    • People desire regular work, better wages, and decent prices for their crops, which translates to more income and consumption.
    • Income is not the only factor; people also seek equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect from others.
    • Non-material goals like friendship, working atmosphere, and sense of security are also important and can be more important than income in some cases.

    Developmental Goals

    • Developmental goals are a mix of income, material, and non-material factors.
    • Women's dignity and respect in society increase when they are engaged in paid work, leading to more sharing of household work and acceptance of women working outside.
    • A safe and secure environment enables women to take up various jobs or run a business.
    • Developmental goals are not only about better income but also about other important aspects of life.

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    Explore the varied aspirations and perspectives on development and progress of different categories of individuals based on Table 1.1. Complete the table by identifying the aspirations of each category and consider adding new categories to it. Discover the diverse goals and dreams people have towards development.

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