Mention any four characterisitcs of Development.

Dear Student,

Development is a very broad and comprehensive concept. It has been interpreted in different ways by different people. 

a. Development to some would mean rise in per capita income and growth in the economy. It gives us the quantitative aspect of development.

b. Development also implies leading a good quality life where individuals develop themselves to the fullest. It includes providing good education, health facilities. This gives us a broader picture of development as specified by Human Development index.

c. Development also means social justice, equality and leading a life with dignity. It also includes freedom to exercise one's choice, expressing one's beliefs, thoughts

d. Development would mean different things to different people and that people may have different development goals which may at times conflict with each other.