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Human Development — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science
Human Development revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Meaning and Concept of Human Development.
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Meaning and Concept of Human Development
- Human development is defined by UNDP as a process of extending human aspirations and essential subsistence services
- It is a human-centered approach to development focusing on expanding human capabilities, preferences, freedom, and human rights
- Earlier, development was measured only by economic indicators like per capita income and GNP
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Human Development Index (HDI)
- HDI concept was developed by Nobel Prize winner economist Amartya Sen (of Indian origin)
- First Human Development Report was published in 1990 by UNDP
- HDI is calculated using three main dimensions: Health, Education, and Living Standards
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Human Development Report and India's Position
- HDR is published annually since 1990 by UNDP
- 2015 HDR included 188 countries divided into four categories
- Norway topped with HDI 0.944, Australia 2nd (0.935), Switzerland 3rd (0.930)
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Challenges of Human Development
- Three main challenges: Health, Gender Equality, and Women Empowerment
- Health challenges include population growth, diseases, malnutrition, and inadequate healthcare
- Progress made in child vaccination programs (OPV, BCG, Hepatitis-B, DPT, Measles, MMR, Typhoid)
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A peopleA composite index developed by economistThe foundation of human development restsA measure that examines gender disparitiesThe average number of years
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What are the important topics in Human Development for Gujarat Board Class 10 Social Science?
Key topics in Human Development include Meaning and Concept of Human Development, Human Development Index (HDI), Human Development Report and India's Position, Challenges of Human Development. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Gujarat Board Class 10 board exam.
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