CLASS 10 ECONOMICS - CHAPTER 1:
DEVELOPMENT
Meaning of Development
Development is the process of improving people's quality of life. It includes better
income, education, health, equality, security, freedom and a clean environment.
Key Points
• Development is different for different people.
• Income alone is not development.
• Material and non-material goals are both important.
• Development should be sustainable.
Person Goal
Landless labourer More work and higher wages
Farmer Better prices and irrigation
Student Education and career
Woman Equality, dignity and safety
Exam Pointer: Development for one person may not be development for another.