“Human development is a process of enlarging the range of people’s choices, increasing their opportunities for education, health care, income and empowerment and covering the full range of human choices from a sound physical environment to economic, social and political freedom.” Several types of indicators can be used to represent Human development Income-based Indicators Rich…
The human population is highly concentrated in the world. About 90% of the world’s population lives in just 10% of the area. 10 most populous countries contribute 60% to the world’s population. What affects the distribution of population around the earth? Let’s find out. The pattern of population distribution: About 90% of the world’s population…
Human migration is the movement of people from one place to another, intending to settle, permanently or temporarily, at a new location (geographic region). The person who migrates is known as the Migrant. It has a big impact on the population growth of a region. It may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better…
Understanding the patterns of population distribution is one of the key areas of study in Human geography. In this chapter, we shall study the basics of Population dynamics and then in the later chapters we shall study the impact of migration and settlement patterns of population. Density of Population: The density of Population is the…
In recent decades, secularism has faced challenges, including communal violence, judicial disputes like the Shah Bano case and Sabarimala verdict, and the rise of identity-based politics, with debates around the Uniform Civil Code highlighting ongoing tensions. Despite these challenges, secularism remains a fundamental pillar of India’s democratic identity. Additionally, balancing the freedom of religion with…
“Secularism does not mean that we are against religion. It means that we are against any religion being the basis for our politics.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Secularism is a socio-political principle that advocates the separation of religion from the affairs of the state and ensures that individuals have the freedom to practice their faith without…
“India’s unity lies not in uniformity but in its diversity; regionalism must be an instrument of growth, not a wedge of division.” – Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Regionalism is a socio-political phenomenon wherein individuals and communities prioritize their regional identity over national identity. It stems from a sense of belonging to a specific geographical, cultural…
“A nation divided by religion or community can never reach its full potential. Communalism is the greatest barrier to national progress’’ – Subhas…
Poverty in India has deep historical roots, influenced by colonial policies, post-independence economic strategies, and social inequalities. Historical Analysis of Poverty in India The history of poverty in India can be categorized into three key periods: Colonial Era (1757–1947): British colonial rule significantly contributed to India’s widespread poverty through the following key factors – Post-Independence…
Poverty and human development are deeply interconnected, with poverty often being a major barrier to human development. Human development refers to the process of improving the well-being of individuals, with a focus on enhancing their capabilities, education, healthcare and quality of life. How Poverty Affects Human Development? Developmental Issues Related to Poverty Developmental issues related…
