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.

Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?

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

Critically examine the progress of the consumer movement in India?

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

Analyse the role of credit for development.

Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.

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.

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

Supposing you find two people arguing: One is saying globalisation has hurt our country’s development. The other is telling, globalisation is helping India develop. How would you respond to these organisations?

Critically examine the progress of the consumer movement in India?

List a few examples of environmental degradation that you may have observed
around you.

Kerala, with lower per capita income has a better human development ranking
than Haryana. Hence, per capita income is not a useful criterion at all and should
not be used to compare states. Do you agree? Discuss.

Fill in the blanks:

1. Majority of the credit needs of the __________households are met from informal sources.
2. __________costs of borrowing increase the debt-burden.
3. __________issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Government.
4. Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on __________.
5. _________is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee until the loan is repaid to the lender.

Explain the need for consumer consciousness by giving two examples.

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

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

Analyse the role of credit for development.

Why do developed countries want developing countries to liberalise their trade and investment? What do you think should the developing countries demand in return?