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Sustainable Development with Equity

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

Complete topic list for Sustainable Development with Equity in Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies

Topics in Sustainable Development with Equity

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1. Development, GDP, and HDI

  • GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in a country.
  • GDP does not show whether people have good health, education, or a decent life.
  • Human Development Index is an improved measure of development over GDP because it includes social indicators such as education and health besides income.
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2. Environment as Source and Sink

  • The environment has two important functions: source function and sink function.
  • Source function means the environment provides natural resources such as land, water, minerals, ores, plants, and animals for production.
  • Sink function means the environment absorbs and renders harmless waste and pollution.
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3. Groundwater Overuse and Unsustainable Water Use

  • Traditional water-lifting methods could irrigate only 2 to 3 acres with mota baavi.
  • Open wells traditionally had water at 10 to 15 feet deep, at most 100 feet.
  • Electric and motor pumps made lifting water easy, but this led to overuse of groundwater.
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4. Pesticides, Silent Spring, and Endosulfan

  • Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring in 1962 about the impact of DDT spraying on birds and human beings.
  • DDT accumulates in fish and can be lethal to birds that eat many contaminated fish.
  • Mosquitoes quickly develop resistance to DDT sprays.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sustainable development that balances economic growth, social justice, and environmental protection

DevelopmentEnvironmentSustainable developmentGroundwater usePesticide useBig dams and displacementPeople's movementsLegal and judicial protection

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What are the important topics in Sustainable Development with Equity for Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies?
Sustainable Development with Equity covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Board Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Sustainable Development with Equity — Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 43 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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