(Development) Complete - Class 12 UP Board Social Studies

विकास: अर्थशास्त्र में अवधारणा और मापदंड

विकास की परिभाषा और विविधता विकास का कोई एक निश्चित अर्थ नहीं है; यह व्यक्ति, समाज या देश के लिए अलग-अलग हो सकता है। सामान्यतः, जब किसी चीज़ की गुणवत्ता या स्थिति पहले से बेहतर होती है, तो उसे विकास कहा जाता...

What does a high infant mortality rate indicate about a region's health facilities?

Health facilities are inadequate

What is the main limitation of using only income as a measure of development?

It ignores non-material aspects like dignity and freedom

What does a high infant mortality rate indicate about a region's health facilities?

Health facilities are inadequate

What is the main limitation of using only income as a measure of development?

It ignores non-material aspects like dignity and freedom

What is the difference between 'Development' and 'Growth' in economic terms?

Development signifies an improvement in quality, making something 'better than before', often involving enhanced capabilities or living standards. Growth, however, is a quantitative increase, such as an increase in physical size or numerical value, without necessarily implying a qualitative improvement.

Explain the concept of 'conflicting development goals' with an example.

Conflicting development goals occur when what constitutes development for one person or group simultaneously leads to destruction or a lack of development for another. For instance, building a road through agricultural land may reduce commute time for factory workers but displaces farmers and destroys their ancestral land.