Definitions [3]
Define child abuse.
Child abuse or child maltreatment is physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver.
Define sex ratio.
The sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. In most sexually reproducing species, the ratio tends to be 1:1.
According to the United Nations, the sex ratio is defined as the number of males per 100 females.
Definition: Population Explosion
A population explosion means very rapid growth of the population, much faster than economic growth. In India, this has mostly happened because of a high birth rate and a much lower death rate in recent times.
Key Points
Key Points: Introduction to Human Capital Formation in India
- Human capital is developed through education, training, and healthcare.
- Educated and skilled people are more productive and earn higher incomes.
- Investing in human capital promotes economic growth, innovation, and better living standards.
- Skilled professionals help create more human capital, making continuous investment essential.
- Education and training improve agricultural productivity.
- The government plays an important role in developing human capital in India.
Important Questions [9]
- List any two reasons for child labour in our country.
- Mortality refers to ______.
- MNREGA is a scheme applied ______.
- Discuss any two ecological problems that the world is facing.
- Discuss any five factors of gender discrimination.
- List any four symptoms seen in children who have been abused.
- Explain the term child abuse.
- Differentiate foeticide and infanticide.
- Explain any five features of the DWCRA ACT.
Concepts [14]
- Understanding Terminology Related to Development
- Some Developmental Schemes and Programmes in India
- Gender Discrimination
- Women Empowerment
- Child Labour
- Human Trafficking
- Child Abuse
- Social Impact of Sex Ratio, Female Foeticide and Infanticide
- Morbidity and Mortality
- Carbon Footprint
- Population Explosion in India
- Concept of Human Capital
- Poverty Line
- Some Developmental Schemes and Programmes in India
