Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Development

Question:

Read the Passage given below and answer the following question. (Q 3)

Both growth and development refer to changes over a period of time. The difference is that growth is quantitative and value neutral. It may have a positive or a negative sign. This means that the change may be either positive (showing an increase) or negative (indicating a decrease). Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. This means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. Development occurs when positive growth takes place. Yet, positive growth does not always lead to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change in quality.

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?

Options:

Development means a quantitative change which is always value positive.

Development means a quantitative and qualitative change which is always value positive.

Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive.

Positive growth always lead to development.

Correct Answer:

Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive.

Explanation:

Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. This means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. Development occurs when positive growth takes place. Yet, positive growth does not always lead to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change in quality.