Class 10 Economics Chapter 1: Development (Complete Notes)
Due to the chapter's length, this is a concise complete study guide covering all NCERT
headings.
1. Development
Meaning: Development means improvement in quality of life.
Points: Different people have different goals; income is important but not the only goal.
Flowchart:
Development -> Income + Education + Health + Equality + Security
2. Different Development Goals
Farmer: better price; Worker: good salary; Student: education; Woman: equality and safety.
3. Income and Other Goals
People also need respect, freedom, security, equal treatment, clean environment.
4. National Development
Development should benefit all people. Different citizens may have different opinions.
5. Comparing Countries
Use Per Capita Income = Total Income / Total Population. World Bank groups countries
mainly by PCI.
6. Limits of PCI
Does not show equality, health, education or happiness.
7. Other Criteria
Literacy, life expectancy, infant mortality, health care, clean water, sanitation.
8. Public Facilities
Schools, hospitals, roads, electricity, drinking water benefit everyone.
9. BMI
BMI = Weight(kg)/Height(m)^2. Indicates healthy body weight.
10. Sustainable Development
Use resources wisely, protect environment, meet present needs without harming future
generations.
Flowchart:
Resources -> Wise Use -> Environment Protected -> Future Generations Safe
Due to the chapter's length, this is a concise complete study guide covering all NCERT
headings.
1. Development
Meaning: Development means improvement in quality of life.
Points: Different people have different goals; income is important but not the only goal.
Flowchart:
Development -> Income + Education + Health + Equality + Security
2. Different Development Goals
Farmer: better price; Worker: good salary; Student: education; Woman: equality and safety.
3. Income and Other Goals
People also need respect, freedom, security, equal treatment, clean environment.
4. National Development
Development should benefit all people. Different citizens may have different opinions.
5. Comparing Countries
Use Per Capita Income = Total Income / Total Population. World Bank groups countries
mainly by PCI.
6. Limits of PCI
Does not show equality, health, education or happiness.
7. Other Criteria
Literacy, life expectancy, infant mortality, health care, clean water, sanitation.
8. Public Facilities
Schools, hospitals, roads, electricity, drinking water benefit everyone.
9. BMI
BMI = Weight(kg)/Height(m)^2. Indicates healthy body weight.
10. Sustainable Development
Use resources wisely, protect environment, meet present needs without harming future
generations.
Flowchart:
Resources -> Wise Use -> Environment Protected -> Future Generations Safe
