NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Econimics Chapter 1 Development

Ans : (b) Different persons have different notions of development because life situations of persons are different. Development goals of a girl from a rich urban family will be surely different from a farmer in Rajasthan. It is because their situations, lifestyle and status are very different from each other. A goal which a person has entirely depends on his or her present life situation. Over a period of time if the situation changes, automatically goals of a person will also change. 

Ans : Yes, these two statements mean almost the same, as different persons could have different as well as conflicting developmental goals, e.g., in Gujarat, government is in favour of the Narmada Project, while the people who are adversely affected by the project/dam are opposing this. 

Ans : Though income is one of the most important aspects of our lives, there are other important things, such as   
(a) People also seek things like equal treatment, freedom, security and respect.   
(b) Women need safe and secure environment to take up a variety of Jobs or run a business.   
(c) People also need political rights.   
(d) People seek a pollution-free environment. 

Ans : The above section is based on the income and the goals of the people. Here, besides seeking more income, people sometimes seek things like equal treatment, freedom, respect and security. People have important goals as above. The factor on which life depends is money or income but the quality of our life depends on non-material things also. 

Ans : The developmental goals of this area should include   
(a) Availability of loans for making pucca houses with own toilets.   
(b) Ownership of land on which they live.   
(c) Availability of municipal services like electricity, water and sanitation.   
(d) Regular employment.   
(e) Medical facilities in the locality like a dispensary.