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ICSE · Class 12 · Environmental Science

What The Third World Development covers in ICSE Class 12 Environmental Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Environmental Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Third World Development

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1. Meaning of Third World and OECD

  • The term Third World arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with neither NATO nor the Communist bloc.
  • First World referred to the United States, Western European nations and their allies.
  • Second World referred to the Soviet Union, China, Poland and their allies.
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2. Rural-Urban Divide and Migration

  • The increasing gap between developing and undeveloped areas is a major reason for migration.
  • Rural-to-urban migration reduces population in villages, lowers farming activities and can cause food insecurity.
  • Migration can create child labour when many young males move to cities for jobs.
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3. Economic Growth and Economic Development

  • Economic growth means rise in market productivity and GDP.
  • Economic development is broader and includes standard of living, human capital, infrastructure, literacy, health, safety and social inclusion.
  • Poor countries may experience economic growth with little or no economic development.
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4. Gandhian Approach and Panchayati Raj

  • Sarvodaya was first coined by Mahatma Gandhi and means universal uplift or progress of all.
  • Sarvodaya is made of Sarvo meaning all and udaya meaning uplift.
  • Antyodaya means uplift of the last.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Third World Development in Environmental Science

Third World termOECDRural-urban divideMigrationGrowth and developmentGandhian approachSelf-sufficient villagesSmall scale and cottage industries

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Key topics in The Third World Development include Meaning of Third World and OECD, Rural-Urban Divide and Migration, Economic Growth and Economic Development, Gandhian Approach and Panchayati Raj. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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