Very Short answer – Class 10 – Social Science -Economics-Chapter 1 : Development

Very Short answer – Class 10 – Social Science -Economics-Chapter 1 : Development

Q1. Suggest any one way to solve under-employment situation in rural areas.

 Ans :To solve the problem of under-employment in the rural areas, the government should help the people in opening their own business by providing bank loans at lower or no interest rate.

Q2. Mention any one limitation of per capita income as an indicator of development.

Ans : Per capita income hides the disparities as it does not tell us how the income is distributed among the people in the country

Q3. Which countries are known as rich countries on the basis of per capita income?

Ans :Countries with PCI more than US$ 12,236 per annum are known as rich countries on the basis of per capita income.

Q4. How is the issue of sustainability important for development?

Ans : Development, at present, without harming the environment and also keep it safe for the future generation is termed as sustainable development.

Q5. Describe any three possible development goals of landless rural labourers.

Ans : The three possible development goals of landless rural labourers are:

a. Have basic facilities and more days of work.

b. Better wages.

c. Quality education to their children in the nearby government school.

Q6. “Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well”. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer with any three suitable arguments.

Ans : It is true to say that money in our pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that we need to live well because:

a. Money cannot give us a pollution-free environment.

b. It cannot ensure unadulterated medicines to the people.

c. It cannot protect us from infectious diseases.

Q7. What is the main norm used by the World Bank in classifying different countries as rich and poor countries? What are the restrictions of such norms?

Ans :The main norm used by the World Bank in classifying different countries as rich and poor countries is per capita income.

a. Average income hides the disparity.

b. Average income does not tell us the distribution of income among the people.

c. It is just a material criteria for the comparison.

Q8. Besides income, what are the six other things people may look for growth and development?

Ans :Besides income, freedom, security, respect, equal treatment, friendship and pollution-free environment are the six other things people may look for growth and development.

Q9. State any three factors other than human income, which are important in life.

Ans : The three factors other than human income, which are important in life are: a. Freedom b. Respect c. Equal treatment.

Q10 Explain the importance of sustainable development with reference to ground water by giving example.

 Ans :Suitable development means development of the present generation by using the earth’s resources as well as the ability to meet the needs of future generation also. For example, ground water is a renewable resources but we are overusing it as compare to its replenish time. Now people face water crisis due to its indiscriminate use.

Q11. Explain sustainable development. Suggest two measures to ensure sustainable development.

Ans :Development at present without harming the environment and also keep it safe for the future generation is termed as sustainable development.

a. The two measures to ensure sustainable development are:

b. Judicious use of resources.

c. Stop degrading the natural resources.