Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with
your own examples related to development.
(1) Averages are used for comparing between two countries, two persons or any two or more things.
(2) Thelimitations to the use of averages are as follows: Averages do not define about similarities or differences between two countries, persons or things. Only one aspect income, size etc by averages In case of country, marks or participation in sports activities etc. In case of student, can be compared. The comparison cannot be made for all the aspects or achievements. The comparison is made between only one aspect. It does not provide true picture of different countries, persons or things. For example, Individuals differ in height, health, talents and interests. The healthy person may not be the intelligent. Similarly is the case in respect of countries or states. A country may be more developed than the other. So averages do not provide the correct picture of the country.
Popular Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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The following table shows the proportion of adults (aged 15-49 years) whose BMI
is below normal (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) in India. It is based on a survey of various
states for the year 2015-16. Look at the table and answer the following questions.(i) Compare the nutritional level of people in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
(ii) Can you guess why around one-fifth of people in the country are undernourished even though it is argued that there is enough food in the country? Describe in your own words. - Q:-
Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.
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Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
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For each of the sectors that we came across in this chapter why should one focus on employment and GDP? Could there be other issues which should be examined? Discuss.
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Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?
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For each of the items given in Table 1.6, find out which country is at the top and
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Critically examine the progress of the consumer movement in India?
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Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.
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Fill in the blanks using the correct option given in the bracket:
(i) Employment in the service sector _________ increased to the same extent as production. (has / has not)
(ii) Workers in the _________ sector do not produce goods. (tertiary agricultural) (iii) Most of the workers in the _________ sector enjoy job security. (organised / unorganised)
(iv) A _________ proportion of labourers in India are working in the unorganised sector. (large / small)
(v) Cotton is a _________ product and cloth is a _________ product. (natural / manufactured)
(vi) The activities in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors are _________. (independent / interdependent)
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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Explain the objective of implementing the NREGA 2005.
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Choose the most appropriate option.
(i) The past two decades of globalisation has seen rapid movements in
(a) goods, services and people between countries.
(b) goods, services and investments between countries.
(c) goods, investments and people between countries.(ii) The most common route for investments by MNCs in countries around the world is to
(a) set up new factories.
(b) buy existing local companies.
(c) form partnerships with local companies.(iii) Globalisation has led to an improvement in living conditions
(a) of all the people
(b) of people in developed countries
(c) of workers in the developing countries
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Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.
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Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India?
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How is the tertiary sector different from other sectors? Illustrate with a few examples.
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Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
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The following table shows the proportion of adults (aged 15-49 years) whose BMI
is below normal (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) in India. It is based on a survey of various
states for the year 2015-16. Look at the table and answer the following questions.(i) Compare the nutritional level of people in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
(ii) Can you guess why around one-fifth of people in the country are undernourished even though it is argued that there is enough food in the country? Describe in your own words. - Q:-
The following tables gives the GDP in Rupees (Crores) by the three sectors:
Year
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
1950
80,000
19,000
39,000
2000
3,14,000
2,80,000
5,55,000
i. Calculate the share of the three sectors in GDP for 1950 and 2000.
ii. Show the data as a bar diagram similar to Graph 2 in the chapter.
iii. What conclusions can we draw from the bar graph?
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“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. - Q:-
A research scholar looked at the working people in the city of Surat and found the following.
Place of work
Nature of employment
Percentage of working people
In offices and factories registered with the government
Organised
15
Own shops, office, clinics in marketplace with formal license
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15
People working on the street, construction workers, domestic workers
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20
Working in small workshops usually not registered with the government
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Complete the table. What is the percentage of workers in the unorganised sector in this city?
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