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Human Development
Distinguish between Growth and Development with an example.
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Growth |
Development |
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(i)Growth is quantitative and value neutral. |
(i)Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. |
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(ii)It may have positive or negative sign. |
(ii)It means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. |
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(iii)This means that the change may be either positive or negative. |
(iii)Development occurs when positive growth take place. It occurs when there is a positive change in quality. |
Example: If the population of a city grows from one lakh to two lakhs over a period of time, we say the city has grown. However, if the facilities like housing, provision of basic services and other characteristics remain the same then this growth has not been accompanied by development.
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Which one of the following scholars introduced the concept of Human Development?
Which one of the following is not a country with high human development?
What are the three basic areas of human development?
Name the four main components of human development.
How are the countries classified on the basis of human development index?
What do you understand by the term human development?
What do equity and sustainability refer to within the concept of human development?
Describe empowerment as the fouth pillar of development.
Describe income approach of measuring Human Development.
What are the most important aspects of human development?
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