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5. Development authorities are the main agencies for the construction and
maintenance of housing, roads, buildings, etc.

D. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the main occupation of the majority of Indians in India?
2. Explain the term ‘social infrastructure’?

3. What does ‘economic planning’ mean?
4. Mention some of our industries.

5. Name the agencies that promote development.
6. Describe some of the measures adopted by the government to improve literacy.
7. How does the government reach out to the masses in healthcare?

H TS Questions
H TS Questions
A. Why do you think education is very much important for the development of our country?
B. What will happen if there is unsystematic economic development?

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Activity
A. Make a comparative study of healthcare in urban areas with that of the rural areas.

B. Make a chart of social and economic development in India.

Value Based Question
Value Based Question
For our country, which sector should be given the maximum priority while planning—
agriculture, industry, defence, education, health or infrastructure development? Justify your
answer.

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