Development 2 IMP Qs5m

 Q: What is development? Why do different people have different developmental

goals? Explain with four examples. [BOARD 2015-16]

Development means continuous progress or increase in real per-capita income.

In other words, there is an improvement in the economic welfare of the people

and their standard of living. The four characteristics of development are:

(i) Developmental goals are different for different people.

(ii) What may be development for one may not be development for the others.

(iii) For development, people look at a mix of goals.

(iv) Different persons could have different as well as conflicting notions of

country's development.

Q: Suggest any three ways to maintain Body Mass Index (BMI).

[BOARD 2020]

ANS:

Three ways to maintain Body Mass Index:

(i) A healthy BMI can be maintained by taking healthy and

nutritional food.

(ii) A person should exercise regularly for 60 to 90 minutes on

all days of the week.

(iii) One should stay well hydrated by drinking at least 1.5-2

litres of water daily.

Q: The issue of sustainability is important for development.' Examine

the statement

OR

Why is sustainability important for development ?Explain.

Ans.

(i) Sustainable development aims at fulfilling the needs of today

without compromising the needs of the future generation.

(ii) Sustainability is the capability to use the resources judiciously

and maintain the ecological balance.

(iii) It lays emphasis on environmental protection and check

environmental degradation. (Any other relevant point).

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Q: Explain the importance of sustainable development by giving the example of ground-

water [Board, 2016-17]

OR

What is sustainable development? Explain it with an example of water.

Ans. Sustainable development is all about judicious use of resources at present keeping in

mind the future requirements of the coming generations.

Example:

(i) Groundwater is overused for agriculture.

(ii) Water is drawn from wells and this leaves the underground water-table depleted.

(iii) Since water is a renewable resource, we must help in replenishing water.

(iv) We would be overusing the resources, if use more than what is being replenished.

Q: “Consequences of environmental degradation do not

respect national or state boundaries". Support the

statement with examples. [Board , 2016-17]

Ans. Consequences of environmental degradation do not

respect national or state boundaries. This issue is no

longer a regional or national issue. Our future is linked

together. Sustainability of development is essential for the

entire mankind and it is our joint responsibility to save the

environment. These days, it is a matter of discussion

among different countries of world. Global warming, acid

rain, etc.,

Q: Describe any five conditions or aspects that you would

consider before accepting a job.

OR

If you get a job in a far off place before accepting it you

would try to consider many factors. Explain any five such

factors.

OR

Give examples to prove that there are other important

developmental goals than income.

Ans. If one gets a job in a far off place, before accepting it, one would try to consider many

factors, apart from income such as:

(i) Facilities for the family: I would check if there is a good educational facility for children, a

good house and locality to stay in, good medical facilities should also be available.

(ii) Job security: Clear terms of employment should be stated in appointment letter. A job which

gives high pay but no job security will reduce one's sense of security and freedom.

(iii) Opportunity to learn: There should be an opportunity for personal career growth so that no

boredom or stagnation sets in.

(iv) Working atmosphere needs to be cooperative and healthy: There should be good team

spirit and the seniors should look after the newcomers and guide them. If women are engaged

in paid work, their dignity in the household and society increases. A safe and secure

environment may allow more women to take up jobs or run a business.

(v) Time for your family: Working hours should be fixed and adhered to so that there is time for

spending with family. Leave facility must be there as well.