People as Resource (Quiz)

Welcome to your People as Resource (Quiz)

1.

Why is unemployment among educated individuals considered a social waste?

It indicates overpopulation in rural areas.

It wastes potential resources that could have been used for economic growth.

It leads to disguised unemployment.

It results in increased dependence on agriculture.

2.

How does a virtuous cycle work in the context of human resource development?

Disadvantaged parents provide basic necessities to their children.

Natural resources are prioritized over human resources.

Educated parents invest in their children's education and health, ensuring better future outcomes.

Governments focus only on physical capital investment.

3.

Mid-Day Meal Scheme primarily aims to

reduce teacher workload

fund private tuitions

promote attendance and retention while improving nutrition

replace textbooks

4.

What is 'human capital' ?

Physical resources like machines and land

The skill and productive knowledge in people

The natural resources of a country

Money invested in businesses

5.

Which initiative is mentioned as a ‘pace-setting’ school model?

Sainik School

PM SHRI School

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Navodaya Vidyalaya

6.

What is a key characteristic of seasonal unemployment?

It primarily affects the tertiary sector.

It happens only in urban areas.

It affects people involved in agriculture during off-seasons.

It occurs throughout the year.

7.

Which of the following is an example of human capital formation?

Investment in natural resources

Investment in infrastructure development

Investment in health care and education

Investment in new factories

8.

Which of the following is an example of a primary sector activity?

Education

Banking

Poultry farming

Trade

9.

How does a vicious cycle occur in human resource development?

When developed countries ignore education and healthcare

When children receive education and better nutrition

When uneducated parents keep their children in a disadvantaged state

When governments prioritize human resources over physical capital

10.

Why is education considered an investment?

It eliminates the need for health care

It increases immediate income

It ensures job security

It yields higher returns in the future in terms of earnings and societal contributions

11.

Assertion (A): Human capital formation adds to a country’s productive power. Reason (R): Education, training, and medical care increase the skills and efficiency of people.

A and R are true, R correctly explains A

A is true, R is false

A and R are true, R does not explain A

A is false, R is true

12.

What is the age range of the workforce population?

12-55 years

18-60 years

15-59 years

10-50 years

13.

Which sector is described as the most labor-absorbing in India?

Manufacturing

Services

Agriculture

Technology

14.

Which of the following activities belongs to the tertiary sector?

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Mining

Banking

15.

Who among the following can be considered unemployed?

Jeetu and Seetu, as they spend time playing and roaming.

Sakal's grandparents, as they are not mentioned in the workforce.

A person willing to work at the current wages but cannot find a job.

Sheela, as she works only in the domestic domain.

16.

Which type of unemployment occurs when more people are engaged in work than required?

Seasonal unemployment

Urban unemployment

Disguised unemployment

Educated unemployment

17.

How does unemployment impact the quality of life?

Promotes economic stability

Improves education access for children

Enhances family income through shared work

Increases dependency and reduces health standards

18.

Which of the following is presented as a positive example of human capital’s impact on productivity of scarce land?

Blue Revolution

White Revolution

Green Revolution

Operation Flood II

19.

What are non-market activities?

Activities related to manufacturing goods

Activities generating income through trade

Activities providing government services

Activities performed for self-consumption

20.

Which action directly converts population into human capital ?

Increasing population growth rate

Expanding road networks

Raising import duties on machinery

Investment in education, training, and medical care

21.

What happens to families that live on a bare subsistence level?

They have better access to healthcare.

They invest more in education.

They face health decline and withdraw children from schools.

They increase their dependency on tertiary jobs.

22.

Why is Japan considered a developed country despite lacking natural resources?

Due to its investment in human resources and technological efficiency

Due to its large population

Because of its advanced physical infrastructure

Because it has abundant natural resources

23.

How can the productivity of a country's population be increased?

By reducing government spending

By improving education, training, and healthcare

By controlling population growth

By using more physical capital

24.

What sector includes activities like trade, transport, and banking?

Primary sector

Quaternary sector

Secondary sector

Tertiary sector

25.

What are the major determinants of an individual's earning in the market?

Family background and social status

Education and skill

Physical strength and appearance

Age and gender

26.

What are market activities?

Activities related to agriculture only

Activities performed without remuneration

Activities performed for self-consumption

Activities performed for pay or profit

27.

What is the main purpose of expanding vocational streams at the high-school level?

Reduce class size

Replace general education

Equip students with occupation-related knowledge and skills

Promote only higher education

28.

Which scheme is described as integrating pre-school to Class XII with a focus on inclusive and equitable learning outcomes?

RMSA (secondary only)

Mid-Day Meal Scheme

RUSA (higher education)

Samagra Shiksha

29.

What is the term used for the process of improving a population's skills and health?

Human capital formation

Population growth

Economic growth

Resource depletion

30.

Which pair is correctly matched?

Physical capital → skills and health

Human capital → buildings and equipment

Physical capital formation → scholarships and vaccines

Human capital formation → education, training, health investments

31.

What creates a "virtuous cycle" in society?

Educated and healthy parents prioritizing education and hygiene for their children

Investment in land and capital

Emphasis on agriculture and mining

High birth rates and population growth

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