Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive.
  2. Positive growth does not always lead to development.
Which of the above is / are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. This means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. Development occurs when positive growth takes place. Yet, positive growth does not always lead to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change in quality.
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