Development — Class 10 MCQs with Answers
Class 10 CBSE Economics · Chapter 1
62 practice questions · 20 Easy · 22 Medium · 20 Hard · Updated
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Practise the most important Class 10 CBSE Economics questions from Chapter 1, "Development". You get 6 timed quizzes made from 62 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 20 Easy, 22 Medium and 20 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
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Development — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 10 Economics)
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- Q1 of 6Easy
World Bank classifies countries by:
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Answer: Per capita income
Explanation: The chapter says the World Bank's World Development Reports use per capita income, that is, the total income of a country divided by its total population, to classify countries.
- Q2 of 6Easy
HDI is published by:
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Answer: UNDP
Explanation: United Nations Development Programme — Human Development Report.
- Q3 of 6Medium
Building more dams may be a development goal for an industrialist but the same project may be opposed by displaced villagers. This shows that:
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Answer: The same project can mean development for some and destruction for others
Explanation: Development goals can be conflicting; a project beneficial to one group may harm another.
- Q4 of 6Medium
In several states of India the water table has fallen sharply due to over-extraction. This is an example of:
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Answer: Unsustainable use of a resource (overuse of groundwater)
Explanation: Using groundwater faster than it is recharged depletes it, threatening the needs of future generations.
- Q5 of 6Hard
Sustainability of development means:
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Answer: Development should not damage future generations' ability to meet needs
Explanation: The chapter says we would like the level of development to go up further or at least be maintained for future generations, but scientists have been warning that the present type and levels of development are not sustainable.
- Q6 of 6Hard
Assertion (A): A country may rank high on per capita income but low on the Human Development Index. Reason (R): HDI also considers health and education, not income alone.
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Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: The Human Development Report compares countries on the educational levels of the people, their health status and per capita income. So a country with high income but poor health or education can rank lower, and R explains A.
Development notes: key concepts (Class 10 Economics)
This chapter asks what development means, showing that people have different and sometimes conflicting goals and that income alone cannot measure it. It compares countries by per capita income and by the UNDP's Human Development Index, explains health and education indicators, and argues development must be sustainable.
| World Bank | UNDP | |
|---|---|---|
| Report | World Development Report | Human Development Report |
| Measure | Per capita income: total income ÷ population | HDI: health, education and per capita income |
| Sorts countries | High, middle or low income | Ranks them on three dimensions |
| India's place | Low middle income (2024) | Rank 130 of 193 countries |
| Country A | Country B | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly incomes of five citizens | ₹9,500 to ₹10,500 each | Four earn ₹500; one earns ₹48,000 |
| Total | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Average | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| State | Per capita income (2023–24) | Infant mortality (per 1,000) | Literacy rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Rs 3,25,759 | 28 | 82% |
| Kerala | Rs 2,81,001 | 6 | 94% |
| Bihar | Rs 60,337 | 27 | 62% |
| Country | Life expectancy (years) | Mean years of schooling (25+) | HDI rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 77.5 | 10.8 | 89 |
| India | 72 | 6.9 | 130 |
| Nepal | 70.4 | 4.5 | 145 |
| Pakistan | 67.6 | 4.3 | 168 |
- Different development goals
- People seek different things, and one person's development can be another's destruction — e.g. a dam is a goal for an industrialist but a threat to displaced villagers.
- Income and beyond
- More income matters, but people also want equal treatment, freedom, security and respect — non-material goals income alone cannot buy.
- Per capita income
- Total income of a country divided by its population; the World Bank uses it to classify countries as high, middle or low income.
- Limitation of average income
- Per capita income is an average that hides inequality — two countries with the same average can differ sharply in how income is distributed.
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- A UNDP composite ranking countries on three dimensions — a long healthy life, knowledge (education) and a decent standard of living (income).
- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
- The number of children who die before age one per 1,000 live births; a better gauge of a country's health system than per capita income.
- Literacy rate
- The proportion of the literate population in the age group of 7 years and above — an education indicator used to judge development.
- Net Attendance Ratio
- The number of children of a given age group actually attending school as a percentage of the total children in that age group.
- Life expectancy
- The average number of years a person is expected to live from birth; a health indicator and a component of the HDI.
- Kerala vs Haryana case
- Kerala has lower per capita income than Haryana yet better IMR and literacy — proving income alone does not capture real development.
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Weight in kg divided by height in metres squared; used to check whether adults are undernourished or overweight — a nutrition indicator.
- Sustainable development
- Meeting present needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet theirs; over-extraction of groundwater is unsustainable.
- Renewable vs non-renewable
- Renewable resources (solar energy, water, forests) can replenish; non-renewable ones (coal, petroleum, minerals) are finite and can run out.
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Development — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 10 Economics Development?+
This chapter asks what development means, showing that people have different and sometimes conflicting goals and that income alone cannot measure it. It compares countries by per capita income and by the UNDP's Human Development Index, explains health and education indicators, and argues development must be sustainable. Key ideas include Different development goals, Income and beyond, Per capita income, Limitation of average income, Human Development Index (HDI), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).
What does Class 10 Economics Chapter 1 (Development) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 62 NCERT-based MCQs on "Development": 20 Easy, 22 Medium and 20 Hard. Together they make 6 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Development" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 6 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "Development" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 6 sample questions are on this page with answers: tap an option, or "Show answer", to see the correct option and a step-by-step explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Development" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Development (Class 10 Economics)?+
The questions that matter most test Different development goals, Income and beyond, Per capita income, Limitation of average income, Human Development Index (HDI), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). This page shows 6 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 62 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
Is there an online quiz for Development?+
Yes — Class 10 Economics Development has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.
Are there question answers and extra questions for Development (Class 10 Economics)?+
Yes. This page has 6 solved questions on Development, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Sign in to practise all 62 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
Are there assertion–reason and case study questions for Development (Class 10 Economics)?+
Yes. The Development question bank has 6 assertion–reason questions and 3 case-based (case study) questions in the CBSE board format, alongside the regular MCQs. Each comes with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in to practise them in timed quizzes.