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NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

What Human Wants covers in NIOS Class 10 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Economics syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Human Wants

1

Meaning of Wants

  • Desires are wishes for goods and services.
  • A want is a desire backed by money and willingness to purchase.
  • A beggar may desire to have a car, but this is not a want because it is not backed by adequate money.
2

How Wants Arise and Grow

  • Wants arise with human life.
  • In ancient times, wants were limited to food, shelter and clothing.
  • The discovery of fire led to cooking and new food items, which expanded taste.
3

Satisfaction of Wants and Scarcity of Resources

  • Wants are unlimited but resources to satisfy them are scarce.
  • It is not possible to fulfil all wants, even though a single want can be satisfied.
  • As soon as one want is satisfied, another takes its place.
4

Characteristics of Wants

  • Wants are unlimited and never end.
  • Each want taken separately can be satisfied.
  • Some wants arise again and again, such as hunger and thirst.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Human Wants

Meaning of wantsHow wants arise and growTypes of wants by necessitySatisfaction of wantsCharacteristics of wantsResources and productionEconomic and non-economic wantsIndian philosophy of limiting wants

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Human Wants for NIOS Class 10 Economics?
Key topics in Human Wants include Meaning of Wants, How Wants Arise and Grow, Satisfaction of Wants and Scarcity of Resources, Characteristics of Wants. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Human Wants for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on Human Wants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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