Sustainable Development with Equity — Chapter Summary
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies
Summary of Sustainable Development with Equity for Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies. Part of the Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Sustainable development means development that meets present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It combines progress with fairness and protection of the environment. A better approach uses HDI, which includes social indicators, and also considers whethe
Key Concepts
GDP measures the value of goods
GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in a country. It does not show whether people are healthy, educated, or living in a clean enviro
HDI is an improved measure
HDI is an improved measure of development because it includes education and health along with income.
The environment provides natural resources such
The environment provides natural resources such as land, water, minerals, trees, and animal products used in production.
The environment absorbs and renders harmless
The environment absorbs and renders harmless waste and pollution. If waste exceeds this capacity, long-term damage occurs.
Sustainable development meets present needs without
Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising future needs. It balances growth, equity, and environmental care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the difference between GDP and HDI as measures of development.
- Explain how development can create inequality and exclude many people.
- Describe the source function and sink function of the environment.
- Recognise how groundwater overuse and pesticide use damage sustainability.
- Study the effects of large dams and displacement on local communities.
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