Class 10th Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation PDF

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This document is a full chapter explanation of development in economics for class 10. The chapter covers topics including different developmental goals of different individuals, comparing development across countries, and other relevant criteria for evaluating development.

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Class 10th - Economics Development Full Chapter Explanation Use code - DIGRAJ To get maximum discount on all unacademy subscriptions. (CBSE 6 to 12 / IIT-JEE / NEET-UG / CA-CS / CUET / CLAT / NDA / UPSC) Fill the form given below before visiting the unacademy offline centres and ge...

Class 10th - Economics Development Full Chapter Explanation Use code - DIGRAJ To get maximum discount on all unacademy subscriptions. (CBSE 6 to 12 / IIT-JEE / NEET-UG / CA-CS / CUET / CLAT / NDA / UPSC) Fill the form given below before visiting the unacademy offline centres and get additional discount on all courses. Click here for form link Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation The idea of development Individual Country The questions associated with it. Development As an idea is complex, inter-disciplinary and related to the democratic political process. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation What Development Promises - Different People, Different Goals Different People Different Goals Boys Farmer Tribals Girls Businessman Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Notion for development is In fact, at times two person or groups may seek different for different people. things which are conflicting. Explain A demonstration meeting against raising the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada River Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Conclusion So, two things are quite clear: 1. Different persons can have different developmental goals. 2. What may be development for one may not be development for the other. It may even be destructive for the other. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Income and other Goals Try to understand the heading Goals ≠ High Income only There are goals other than income. Explain Besides seeking more income, one-way or the other, people also seek things like equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect of others. Quality of our life depends on: Material + Non-material things. It will be wrong to conclude that what cannot be measured is not important. E.g. What factors would you see before accepting a job. Similarly, for development, people at a mix of goals. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Income and other Goals Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation National Development What is national development? Individuals seek different goals, then their notion of national development is also likely to be different. Similar to developmental goals It is very important to keep in mind that different persons could have different as well as conflicting notions of a country’s development. How to decide what is best? + Associated questions Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation How to Compare different Countries or State? Development Different notions for different people. How come some countries are generally called developed and others under developed? Understand with the example of comparing students in your class. Usually we take one or more important characteristics of persons and compare them based on these characteristics. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Development How to compare countries? Income is considered to be one of the most important attributes of comparing countries. Rich Nations Poor Nations Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation What is the income of the country? Income of all the resident of the country = Total income Not such a useful measure. Why? ∴ Comparison should be based on the average income. Total Income Average Income = Total Population It is also known as per capita income. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation World Development Report Brought out by the World bank. Used to compare countries on the basic of income. Countries with per capita income of US $49,300 per annum and above in 2019, are called rich countries and those with per capita income of US $2500 or less are called low-income countries. India comes in the category of low middle income countries because its per capita income in 2017 was just US $6700 per annum. The rich countries, excluding countries of Middle East and certain other small countries, are generally called developed countries. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Limitation of average income Averages are useful for comparison, but they hide disparities. Explain It does not tell how the income is distributed among the people. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Income and other Criteria We found that people not only think of better income but also have goals such as security, respect for others, equal treatment, freedom, etc. in mind. + The same applies for the nation. Analyse Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Public Facilities “Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well.” Example Pollution free environment. Protection from infectious disease. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Significance of Public facilities I. For many of the important things in life the best way, also the cheapest way, is to provide these goods and services collectively. Example: Security, transportation. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation II. With the increase in public facilities other criteria also enhances. Public facilities Health and Education Analyse Development Example - Kerala has a low Infant Mortality Rate because it has adequate provision of basic health and educational facilities. Similarly, in some states, the Public Distribution System (PDS) functions well. Health and nutritional status of people of such states is certainly likely to be better. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation BMI (Body Mass Index) + + Conclusion Criteria used to find out whether a person is nourished, undernourished or overweight. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation How to find out BMI (Body Mass Index)? Weight of the person in Kg, Height in meter square. Weight (Kg) 25 Example: = = 25 Height (m)2 (1)2 In this case: Less than 18 = Undernourished Exception - More than 25 = Overweight Growing childrens are not evaluated on body mass index. Between 18-25 = Nourished Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Human Development Report Income An inadequate measure of the level of development. Then what is the other criterion? Health, education and standard of living are also some important factors. Human Development Report Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation UNDP (United Nation Development Programmes) Human Development Report Compares countries based on the educational levels of the people, their health status and per capita income. HDI (Human Development Index) Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Analyse Do you think there are certain other aspects that should be considered in measuring human development. Class 10th - Economics - Development - Full Chapter Explanation Sustainability of Development What is sustainable development? Challenges Is development sustainable? Development Requires consumption of resources. Depletion 🠋 ∴ Sustainable use of resources is required and development should be sustainable. Use code - DIGRAJ To get maximum discount on all unacademy subscriptions. (CBSE 6 to 12 / IIT-JEE / NEET-UG / CA-CS / CUET / CLAT / NDA / UPSC) Fill the form given below before visiting the unacademy offline centres and get additional discount on all courses. Click here for form link

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