Question

social problems and evils are obstacle for the development. Justify in points

Answer 1

Social problems are the issues that are collectively faced by a society. It is not only related to one individual but a whole society. For example; illiteracy, poverty, infanticide, child abuse, child labour etc. 

Social evils are those activities that negatively affect a country. For example; alcoholism, drug abuse, prostitution etc. 

Both social problems and evils badly affect a country. They are a hurdle in the development of the country. 

(i) Solving these issues and evils consumes time, hence development is ignored. 

(ii) Plans and projects of eradication of evils and problems are to be made; hence development plans are ignored. 

(iii) Youth is the leading force of a country but they become a target of these

(iv) The international image of the country is negatively affected; hence there is lack of resources and trading opportunities.

(v) There is unrest within the country. 

Answer 2

Social problems and evils are the very actions which slows down the rate of development in the following ways

Stealing and looting of items

This leads to backwardness and lagging in the development of the the society.

Social problems such as sickness, poverty , social injustices , corruption , nepotism, tribalism are slowing down the process of development .

Poor governance has also led to the lack of transparency and hence poor development in a country