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What is the main objective of the landless rural labourers?
To have more days of work and better wages, and also to ensure quality education for their children
What is the primary aspiration of the prosperous farmers from Punjab?
To get a high family income through higher support prices for their crops and cheap labourers
What is the main goal of a rural woman from a land-owning family?
To get as much freedom as her brother and decide what she wants to do in life
What do the development goals of different categories of persons indicate?
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What is a possibility when two persons or groups seek different things?
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What do the aspirations of an adivasi from Narmada valley represent?
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What is the key difference in the development goals of different categories of persons?
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How do the development goals of a girl from a rich urban family compare to those of a boy from a rich urban family?
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What does the concept of development encompass?
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How do the development goals of farmers who depend only on rain for growing crops compare to those of prosperous farmers from Punjab?
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Study Notes
Human Development Comparison
- Sri Lanka surpasses India in various development metrics despite its smaller size.
- Nepal and Bangladesh exhibit higher life expectancy than India despite lower per capita income, highlighting different developmental outcomes.
Measuring Human Development
- Critique of the method used in Human Development Index (HDI) calculations and the need for improvements.
- Emphasis on the importance of citizens' quality of life—health and well-being—as key indicators of development.
Sustainability of Development
- Quote emphasizes the transitory nature of resources and the importance of sustainability for future generations.
- Discussion on the implications of resource management for current and future populations.
Key Criteria for Classifying Countries
- World Bank's classification primarily based on per capita income.
- Limitations of this approach include disregarding social, health, and educational factors.
UNDP vs. World Bank Criteria
- UNDP uses a broader set of indicators for measuring development, including health and education.
- The World Bank's narrow focus may overlook essential aspects affecting quality of life.
Use of Averages in Development Assessment
- Averages can mask disparities within populations, leading to misleading conclusions.
- Example: A region with extreme high-income families may skew the average, obscuring the issues faced by lower-income groups.
Case Study: Kerala vs. Haryana
- Kerala achieves a higher human development ranking despite having a lower per capita income than Haryana.
- Suggests that per capita income alone is not a sufficient measure of development.
Energy Sources in India
- Present energy sources include fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear.
- Future possibilities could incorporate advancements in technology and sustainable practices.
Importance of Sustainability
- Sustainability is vital to ensure that development meets current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.
Resources and Greed
- The statement underscores the imbalance between resource availability and consumption motivated by greed.
- Relevant to ongoing discussions on equitable resource distribution and sustainable development.
Environmental Degradation
- Examples may include pollution, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and climate change impacts observed in various regions.
Developmental Goals by Societal Categories
- Each societal category has unique aspirations, illustrating diverse perspectives on what constitutes development.
- Landless rural laborers aspire for job stability and education, while wealthy families seek global opportunities for their children.
Conflicting Aspirations in Development
- Individuals and groups may have differing or conflicting needs and aspirations for development.
- Recognizing these variations is crucial for effective policy-making and planning.
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Description
This quiz compares human development in India and Sri Lanka, discussing various aspects of development.
