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.
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.
For each of the items given in Table 1.6, find out which country is at the top and
which is at the bottom.
Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with
your own examples related to development.
“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.
What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of this criterion, if any?
Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of
these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000
and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?
(i) Rs 7500
(ii) Rs 3000
(iii) Rs 2000
(iv) Rs 6000
List a few examples of environmental degradation that you may have observed
around you.
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
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.
In what respects is the criterion used by the UNDP for measuring development different from the one used by the World Bank?
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)
In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower. Explain?
What do you understand by globalisation? Explain in your own words.
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
(a) The sectors are classified into public and private sector on the basis of:
(i) employment conditions
(ii) the nature of economic activity
(iii) ownership of enterprises
(iv) number of workers employed in the enterprise
(b) Production of a commodity, mostly through the natural process, is an activity in ______________ sector.
(i) primary
(ii) secondary
(iii) tertiary
(iv) information technology
(c) GDP is the total value of _____________ produced during a particular year.
(i) all goods and services
(ii) all final goods and services
(iii) all intermediate goods and services
(iv) all intermediate and final goods and services
(d) In terms of GDP the share of tertiary sector in 2003 is _________
(i) between 20 per cent to 30 per cent
(ii) between 30 per cent to 40 per cent
(iii) between 50 per cent to 60 per cent
(iv) 70 per cent
How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with example of your own.
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?
What factors gave birth to the consumer movement in India? Trace its evolution?
Match the following:
S/No. |
Problems faced by farming sector |
S/No. |
Some possible measures |
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Unirrigated land |
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Setting up agro-based mills |
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Low prices for crops |
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Cooperative marketing societies |
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Debt burden |
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Procurement of food grains by government |
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No job in the off season |
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Construction of canals by the government |
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Compelled to sell their grains to the local traders soon after harvest |
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Banks to provide credit with low interest |
How do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those who need money?
“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.
How do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those who need money?
Explain the objective of implementing the NREGA 2005.
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)
Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with example of your own.
In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower. Explain?
Fill in the blanks:
Using examples from your area compare and contrast that activities and functions
of private and public sectors.
What do you understand by disguised unemployment? Explain with an example
each from the urban and rural areas.