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The document is an assignment for Class X Economics at Amber International School, Thane, for the academic year 2024-25, focusing on the topic of development. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions related to development goals, human development, and economic indicators. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of various aspects of development and its implications for different sections of society.

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Development

The document is an assignment for Class X Economics at Amber International School, Thane, for the academic year 2024-25, focusing on the topic of development. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions related to development goals, human development, and economic indicators. The assignment aims to assess students' understanding of various aspects of development and its implications for different sections of society.

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AMBER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, THANE

(2024-25)
ASSIGNMENT

Class: X Sub: Economics

UNIT 1: DEVELOPMENT
Question 1.
Which one of the following is the most important attribute while comparing the level of
development of various countries?
(a) Population
(b) Social status of the people
(c) Political status
(d) Per capita income
Question 2.
Which one among the following is a developmental goal for the landless rural labourers?
(a) To get electricity and water
(b) To educate their children
(c) More days of work and better wages
(d) To shift to the cities
Question 3.
In terms of human development, which of the following countries is ahead of India?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan
Question 4.
We can obtain per capita income of a country by calculating:
(a) the total income of a person
(b) by dividing the national income by the total population of a country
(c) the total value of all goods and services
(d) the total exports of the country.
Question 5.
One common development goal among the people is:
(a) family
(b) freedom
(c) income
(d) security
Question 6.
Development goals of different sections of our society can be achieved by:
(a) Force
(b) Democratic political process
(c) Violent agitation
(d) Terrorism
Question 7.
Which one of the following is a developmental goal for industrialists?
(a) To get more days of work
(b) To get better wages
(c) To get more electricity
(d) All the above
Question 8.
Which is the most important attribute for comparing the development of countries ?
(a) Resources
(b) Population
(c) Average income
(d) None of these
Short answer questions: (3 Marks)

1. (f) State the criteria used to compare the different countries by the Human Development
Report published by the United National Development Programme (UNDP).

2. (i) Mention any three important aspects of our lives other than income.
3. Mention any three characteristics of development. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2011]
4. What is PCI? Where it is used?
Long answer questions: (4 Marks)

1. What is the significance of Human Development Index? [CBSE 2013]


2. ‘Human development is the essence of social development.’ Explain.

3. ‘Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well.’
Explain. [CBSE 2010(0), Sept. 2013]
4. Why are public facilities needed for the development of the country ? Explain four
public facilities. [CBSE Sept. 2010, 2012]
5. What is the criterion to determine if adults are undernourished? [CBSE 2013]
6. “Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state
boundaries.” Justify the statement. [CBSE 2012, 14]

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