List a few examples of environmental degradation that you may have observed
around you.
Few examples of environmental degradation in the area are as follows : Increased emission of smoke from factories and vehicles lead to Air pollution. Due to shops and small factories in residential areas, there is an increase in water pollution. Due to the use of loudspeakers at night and horn blowing unnecessarily on the roads led to increase in noise pollution. People throw garbage wherever they want. And there is no such provision for dustbins in the streets. Due to a lack of public conveniences.Sometimes people openly urinate on the roadsides.
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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Analyse the role of credit for development.
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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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Discuss and fill the following table giving one example each from your area.
Well-Managed Organisation
Badly-Managed Organisation
Public sector
Private sector
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Service sector in India employs two different kinds of people. Who are these?
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What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act 1986?
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What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
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Match the following.
(i)
Availing details of ingredients of a product
(a)
Right to safety
(ii)
Agmark
(b)
Dealing with consumer cases
(iii)
Accident due to faulty engine in a scooter
(c)
Certification of edible oil and cereals
(iv)
District Consumer Court
(d)
Agency that develops standards for goods and services
(v)
Consumers International
(e)
Right to information
(vi)
Bureau of Indian Standards
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Global level institution of consumer welfare organisations
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What is the basic idea behind the SHGs for the poor? Explain in your own words.
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Using examples from your area compare and contrast that activities and functions
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Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of
human development than India?
(i) Bangladesh
(ii) Sri Lanka
(iii) Nepal
(iv) Pakistan
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