Question 1

Define development

Accepted Answer

Development refers to the process as a result of which along with increase 
in per capita income, there is reduction in inequality, poverty, illiteracy and 
diseases. In other words, there is improvement in the economic welfare of 
the people and their

Question 2

How can we achieve our hopes and possibilities in the present world?

Accepted Answer

Through a democratic political process

Question 3

Mention four characteristics of development

Accepted Answer

i. Different people have different developmental goals
ii. What may be development for one may not be development for another. It
may be destruction for the other.
iii. Income is the most important component of development, but along with
income, peop

Question 4

Define national development

Accepted Answer

National development is a comprehensive term which include
improvement in the living standard of people, increase in per capita 
income, providing social amenities like education, healthcare, etc to the
citizens of the country.

Question 5

What are the aspects covered under
national development?

Accepted Answer

i. Under national development, the government decides what would be a fair
and just path for all.
ii. Under national development, those programs and policies are implemented
which would benefit a large number of people.
iii. Under national development

Question 6

why do different people have different notion of development?

Accepted Answer

i. Different people have different notion of development because they have
different desires and aspirations
ii. Also, because their life situations are different. A person’s goal depends
on his present life situations, change in the situation will als

Question 7

Different people have different development goals which may be
conflicting. Explain with the help of examples.

Accepted Answer

i. Different people can have different developmental goals and their goals
may be conflicting. Development for one person may not be development
for another person
ii. Development for one person may even be destructive for the other person
iii. For ex

Question 8

Explain why average income is an important criterion for development of
a country.

Accepted Answer

i. Average income gives us an idea of what an average person is likely to get
out of the total national income
ii. Average income is used to classify the countries into rich, poor and
developing nations.
iii. Average income is used to make economic po

Question 9

Define economic development

Accepted Answer

Economic development refers to process of increase in growth and welfare of
people; improvement of quality of life and increase in per capita income.

Question 10

what are the limitations of per capita income as a measure of comparison?

Accepted Answer

i. It does not give a true picture of disparity existing among people of the
country
ii. It does not give a true picture of distribution which also impact
development.
iii. It ignores education, health, life expectancy and good sanitation, etc.
iv. I

Question 11

Define sustainable development

Accepted Answer

It refers to the development of the present generation that does not harm the ability
of future generations to meet its needs.

Question 12

Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?

Accepted Answer

i. Development must be in relation with the future, that is, present generation
should not develop at the cost of future generation.
ii. If national resources are exploited and depleted by the present generation,
the development will stagnate after a p

Question 13

How can sustainable development be achieved?

Accepted Answer

i. Conservation of resources: sustainable development can be achieved by
using the resources judiciously particularly non-renewable resources
ii. Spreading awareness: it can be achieved by spreading awareness among
the people about the need to protect

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