Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?
The development should meet the needs of the present without affecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs is defined as Sustainable development. In second half of the twentieth century, The warning is given by a number of scientists that there is no sustainability in the present type and levels of development. It has emerged the issue of sustainable development from rapid industrialization in the past century. The economic growth and industrialization have led to the exploitation of natural resources while the stock of natural resources are limited. So, the future development of all countries is likely to be endangered due to the scarcity of natural resources. Therefore,the important for development is sustainability. Overutilisation of resources are being done. Similarly, the reckless use of non-renewable will lead to exhaustion of these resources.
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
economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer. - Q:-
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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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) - Q:-
Analyse the role of credit for development.
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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Using examples from your area compare and contrast that activities and functions
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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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Look at a 10 rupee note. What is written on top? Can you explain this statement?
“Reserve Bank of India” and “Guaranteed by the Government” are written on top. - Q:-
Do you think the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary and tertiary is useful? Explain how.
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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:-
How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation process?
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Find the odd one out and say why.
(i) Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter
(ii) Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, lawyer
(iii) Postman, cobbler, soldier, police constable
(iv) MTNL, Indian Railways, Air India, Jet Airways, All India Radio - Q:-
Match the following:
S/No.
Problems faced by farming sector
S/No.
Some possible measures
Unirrigated land
Setting up agro-based mills
Low prices for crops
Cooperative marketing societies
Debt burden
Procurement of food grains by government
No job in the off season
Construction of canals by the government
Compelled to sell their grains to the local traders soon after harvest
Banks to provide credit with low interest
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“The Earth has enough resources to meet the needs of all but not enough to
satisfy the greed of even one person”. How is this statement relevant to the
disscusion of development? Discuss. - Q:-
Fill in the blanks.
Indian buyers have a greater choice of goods than they did two decades back. This is closely associated with the process of ______________. Markets in India are selling goods produced in many other countries. This means there is increasing ______________ with other countries. Moreover, the rising number of brands that we see in the markets might be produced by MNCs in India. MNCs are investing in India because _____________. While consumers have more choices in the market, the effect of rising _______________ and ______________has meant greater ________________among the producers.
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