Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Job Y represents better development for the worker.

Development is not only about higher income — it also involves security, freedom, and a good quality of life. As the textbook explains, people seek goals such as job security, respect, and time for family, not just better wages.

Job X offers more money (₹30,000) but gives no job security, no family time, and poor work-life balance. Job Y pays less (₹20,000) but provides permanent employment, flexible hours, and a healthy work environment — meeting multiple goals simultaneously.

Since development involves a mix of monetary and non-monetary goals, Job Y better fulfils the worker's overall well-being and aspirations.

Source: Chapter 1 — What Development Promises; Different People, Different Goals

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• Examiners expect you to name the concept (development = mix of goals, not just income) and apply it directly to both jobs.
• Mention at least two non-monetary goals (security, family time, environment) to earn full marks.
• Avoid simply saying "Job Y is better" without reasoning — the justification using the textbook idea is what earns the marks.
• Three marks = one point of concept + two points of application/comparison. Keep it concise.