People as Resource (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your People as Resource (Quiz)

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2.

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

Technology

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Services

3.

What is a key characteristic of seasonal unemployment?

It happens only in urban areas.

It affects people involved in agriculture during off-seasons.

It primarily affects the tertiary sector.

It occurs throughout the year.

4.

What are non-market activities?

Activities generating income through trade

Activities related to manufacturing goods

Activities performed for self-consumption

Activities providing government services

5.

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

Educated unemployment

Seasonal unemployment

Disguised unemployment

Urban unemployment

6.

Who among the following can be considered unemployed?

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

Sheela, as she works only in the domestic domain.

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

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

7.

Why is education considered an investment?

It ensures job security

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

It eliminates the need for health care

It increases immediate income

8.

What is the main idea of the chapter "People as Resource"

Population only causes problems for the economy

Population is an asset for the economy

Population has no effect on the economy

Population is a liability for the economy

9.

Which of the following activities belongs to the tertiary sector?

Banking

Mining

Agriculture

Manufacturing

10.

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

Investment in infrastructure development

Investment in natural resources

Investment in new factories

Investment in health care and education

11.

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

Age and gender

Family background and social status

Physical strength and appearance

Education and skill

12.

How does a vicious cycle occur in human resource development?

When governments prioritize human resources over physical capital

When uneducated parents keep their children in a disadvantaged state

When developed countries ignore education and healthcare

When children receive education and better nutrition

13.

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

Poultry farming

Trade

Banking

Education

14.

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

Secondary sector

Primary sector

Tertiary sector

Quaternary sector

15.

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

Economic growth

Resource depletion

Human capital formation

Population growth

16.

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

They face health decline and withdraw children from schools.

They invest more in education.

They increase their dependency on tertiary jobs.

They have better access to healthcare.

17.

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

By using more physical capital

By reducing government spending

By improving education, training, and healthcare

By controlling population growth

18.

What is the age range of the workforce population?

18-60 years

15-59 years

10-50 years

12-55 years

19.

What creates a "virtuous cycle" in society?

Investment in land and capital

Educated and healthy parents prioritizing education and hygiene for their children

High birth rates and population growth

Emphasis on agriculture and mining

20.

Why is unemployment among educated individuals considered a social waste?

It results in increased dependence on agriculture.

It indicates overpopulation in rural areas.

It leads to disguised unemployment.

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

21.

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

Because it has abundant natural resources

Because of its advanced physical infrastructure

Due to its large population

Due to its investment in human resources and technological efficiency

22.

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

Natural resources are prioritized over human resources.

Governments focus only on physical capital investment.

Disadvantaged parents provide basic necessities to their children.

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

23.

What are market activities?

Activities performed without remuneration

Activities performed for self-consumption

Activities related to agriculture only

Activities performed for pay or profit

24.

How does unemployment impact the quality of life?

Improves education access for children

Increases dependency and reduces health standards

Promotes economic stability

Enhances family income through shared work

25.

What is 'human capital' ?

Money invested in businesses

The natural resources of a country

The skill and productive knowledge in people

Physical resources like machines and land

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