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On what criterion does the World Bank classify countries of the world? What are the limitations of this index?

Important Questions on The Story of Development

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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 2
Why are averages the most common index? Illustrate with appropriate examples the limitations of average as an index of development.
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 3
Per capita income as an index of economic development can be misleading. Illustrate with suitable examples.
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 4
Look around and identify the sources of environmental degradation in your neighbourhood.
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 5

How are the following calculated?

Infant mortality rate, literacy rate, and life expectancy at Birth.
 

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10th CBSE
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 6
Illustrate how developmental aspirations can be conflicting.
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 7
High salary jobs are not always the most satisfying option. Comment with example.
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 1

Differentiate between the criterion used by World Bank and the one used by UNDP for classifying countries of the world? In what respects is the UNDP index better? 

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10th CBSE
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Social Sciences for Class 10>Chapter 15 - The Story of Development>EXERCISES>Q 2

Why is it necessary to put more effort into research for the exploitation of non-conventional sources of energy? Explain the concept of sustainable development.