National Development

Introduction to Development

Development refers to a positive change or improvement or progress in people’s life or well-being, which can be economic, social, or political. It enshrines economic, social, political, cultural, and environmental dimensions, thus, causing a significant & positive effect on one’s life. Development helps people to grow & make a mark in society....

What Development Promises – Different People Have Different Goals

Different people have different goals for development, which may include higher income, better health, education, equality, freedom, & environmental sustainability. Thus, development has many aspects & they vary from person to person....

Income And Other Goals

Income is widely associated with the notion of development as it can be a good & common parameter for measuring development. Besides income, people also expect- security, equal treatment & freedom. At times, they become more important than income & materialistic goods. For development, people look at a mix of goals....

National Development

National development refers to the improvement of the economic, social, and political conditions of a country over time. National development can be compared across countries or states using different indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Human Development Index (HDI), etc. These indicators provide a comprehensive picture of the different dimensions of development, including income, education, health, and standard of living....

How to Compare Different Countries or States?

For comparing the countries, their income is considered to be one of the most important attributes, and countries which have higher income are more developed as compared to the other countries which have less income. As different countries usually have different populations, comparing the total income will not let us know what the average person earns. So, we compare the average income of the countries....

Income and Other Criteria

When thinking about a country or region, apart from average income, public facilities also play an important role....

Sustainability of Development

Sustainable Development is the kind of development that meets the needs and demands of the present generation without compromising the availability of resources for future generations. Sustainable development requires a balance between economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection. The pursuit of economic growth should not come at the expense of environmental degradation, as this can have negative consequences for people’s health, livelihoods, and future opportunities....

FAQs on CBSE Class 10 Economics Notes Chapter 1: Development

Q1. How would you define development?...