NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development

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.

Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.

Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?

Critically examine the progress of the consumer movement in India?

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.

“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

For each of the items given in Table 1.6, find out which country is at the top and
which is at the bottom.

Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.

Analyse the role of credit for development.

How has liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation process?

In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower. Explain?

Using examples from your area compare and contrast that activities and functions
of private and public sectors.

How is the tertiary sector different from other sectors? Illustrate with a few examples.

Service sector in India employs two different kinds of people. Who are these?

What was the reason for putting barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment by the Indian government? Why did it wish to remove these barriers?

Development of a country can generally be determined by
(i) its per capita income
(ii) its average literacy level
(iii) health status of its people
(iv) all the above

What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
 

Mention a few factors which cause the exploitation of consumers.

How would flexibility in labour laws help companies?