Important Key Words class 10 SST CHAPTER I : DEVELOPMENT

 Class 10 SST  CHAPTER I : DEVELOPMENT 

1. Development Indicators:

   - Per capita income

   - Average literacy level

   - Health status


2. Human Development:

   - Measurement beyond economic factors

   - Includes social and environmental aspects

   - UNDP's Human Development Index (HDI)


3. World Bank Classification:

   - Mainly based on per capita income

   - Ignores social indicators

   - Limitations: Doesn't capture inequalities


4. Sustainable Development:

   - Balances economic, social, and environmental factors

   - Ensures needs of present without compromising future generations

   - Importance of responsible resource management


5. Energy Sources in India:

   - Present: Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas), renewables (solar, wind, hydro)

   - Future possibilities: More emphasis on renewables, possibly nuclear energy


6. Environmental Degradation:

   - Examples: Deforestation, air pollution, loss of biodiversity

   - Consequences: Poverty, food insecurity, health problems


7. Nutritional Levels:

   - Kerala vs. Madhya Pradesh example

   - Undernourishment due to unequal food distribution


8. Limitations of Per Capita Income:

   - Doesn't account for regional disparities

   - Ignores social and environmental factors

   - Not sufficient for comparing development


9. Importance of Sustainability:

   - Addressing global challenges

   - Interdisciplinary approach needed

   - Involves scientists, economists, and social scientists


10. Equity and Development:

    - Addressing inequalities crucial for sustainable development

    - Social equity as a consequence of environmental degradation


11. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

    - International framework for development

    - Includes goals related to poverty, health, education, environment, etc.

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