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Class 10 Social Science Development CBSE: clear chapter notes and practice help for HDI, sustainability, inequality and policy roles. Main sub-topics: meaning of development, GDP per capita vs social indicators, HDI components and calculation, limits of single indicators, sustainability and resource use, types of inequality, role of education/health/employment policies. Suitable for Class 10 CBSE students preparing for board exams, chapter test, mock tests and quick revision; use these notes with important questions, MCQ and question answer practice for exam tips and structured answers on Merit Spring ROH.

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Class 10 Social Science Development CBSE notes
Definition: development = expanding real choices and improving quality of life, not only higher national income
HDI components: life expectancy, education (mean & expected years of schooling) and standard of living (GNI per capita)
HDI calculation: normalise each dimension to an index and combine using a geometric mean
Why GDP per capita is limited: ignores distribution, health, education, unpaid work and environmental costs
Key indicators to compare: GDP per capita, poverty ratio, literacy rate, infant mortality rate and unemployment
Sustainability rule: meet present needs without compromising future generations — manage resources, environment and livelihoods
Exam tip: define terms, give one example, compare indicators briefly and practise MCQ and chapter test questions

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What is development in simple words?

Development means expanding people's real choices and improving quality of life, not just increasing national income. Use examples (health, education, income) and mention measurable indicators like HDI or GDP per capita when you answer.

Why is GDP per capita not enough to measure development?

GDP per capita shows average income but ignores distribution, health, education and environmental costs. It can hide poverty, poor public services and regional inequalities, so pair it with social indicators and HDI.

What are the components of HDI and how is it calculated?

HDI combines three dimensions: health (life expectancy), education (mean and expected years of schooling) and standard of living (GNI per capita). Each dimension is normalised to an index and the indices are combined using a geometric mean.

How to answer HDI or sustainability questions in board exams?

Start with a one-line definition, give one relevant example, compare two indicators or policies, and end with a short conclusion. Use clear headings or numbered points for better presentation.

Where can I find Development important questions and MCQ for practice?

Find chapter notes, important questions, MCQ and chapter-test practice on Merit Spring ROH’s Development page; also use the site-wide chapter tests and mock tests to check timing and revision.

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