People as Resource (Quiz)

Welcome to your People as Resource (Quiz)

1.

What is 'human capital' ?

The skill and productive knowledge in people

The natural resources of a country

Money invested in businesses

Physical resources like machines and land

2.

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

Operation Flood II

White Revolution

Green Revolution

Blue Revolution

3.

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

Investment in new factories

Investment in natural resources

Investment in infrastructure development

Investment in health care and education

4.

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

They face health decline and withdraw children from schools.

They increase their dependency on tertiary jobs.

They invest more in education.

They have better access to healthcare.

5.

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

By reducing government spending

By using more physical capital

By controlling population growth

By improving education, training, and healthcare

6.

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

RUSA (higher education)

Mid-Day Meal Scheme

RMSA (secondary only)

Samagra Shiksha

7.

What is a key characteristic of seasonal unemployment?

It affects people involved in agriculture during off-seasons.

It primarily affects the tertiary sector.

It happens only in urban areas.

It occurs throughout the year.

8.

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

Economic growth

Human capital formation

Resource depletion

Population growth

9.

Mid-Day Meal Scheme primarily aims to

replace textbooks

reduce teacher workload

promote attendance and retention while improving nutrition

fund private tuitions

10.

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

Tertiary sector

Secondary sector

Primary sector

Quaternary sector

11.

Which action directly converts population into human capital ?

Expanding road networks

Increasing population growth rate

Investment in education, training, and medical care

Raising import duties on machinery

12.

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

Urban unemployment

Disguised unemployment

Educated unemployment

Seasonal unemployment

13.

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

Family background and social status

Education and skill

Age and gender

Physical strength and appearance

14.

How does a vicious cycle occur in human resource development?

When governments prioritize human resources over physical capital

When children receive education and better nutrition

When developed countries ignore education and healthcare

When uneducated parents keep their children in a disadvantaged state

15.

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 is false, R is true

A and R are true, R does not explain A

A and R are true, R correctly explains A

A is true, R is false

16.

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

Governments focus only on physical capital investment.

Natural resources are prioritized over human resources.

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

Disadvantaged parents provide basic necessities to their children.

17.

Who among the following can be considered unemployed?

Sheela, as she works only in the domestic domain.

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

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.

18.

Why is unemployment among educated individuals considered a social waste?

It indicates overpopulation in rural areas.

It leads to disguised unemployment.

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

It results in increased dependence on agriculture.

19.

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

Banking

Trade

Education

Poultry farming

20.

Which of the following activities belongs to the tertiary sector?

Banking

Agriculture

Mining

Manufacturing

21.

What are non-market activities?

Activities generating income through trade

Activities performed for self-consumption

Activities related to manufacturing goods

Activities providing government services

22.

What are market activities?

Activities performed for pay or profit

Activities performed without remuneration

Activities performed for self-consumption

Activities related to agriculture only

23.

What is the age range of the workforce population?

10-50 years

18-60 years

15-59 years

12-55 years

24.

What creates a "virtuous cycle" in society?

Emphasis on agriculture and mining

High birth rates and population growth

Investment in land and capital

Educated and healthy parents prioritizing education and hygiene for their children

25.

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

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Services

Technology

26.

Why is education considered an investment?

It increases immediate income

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

It ensures job security

It eliminates the need for health care

27.

How does unemployment impact the quality of life?

Enhances family income through shared work

Promotes economic stability

Improves education access for children

Increases dependency and reduces health standards

28.

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

Kendriya Vidyalaya

PM SHRI School

Sainik School

Navodaya Vidyalaya

29.

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

Replace general education

Reduce class size

Promote only higher education

Equip students with occupation-related knowledge and skills

30.

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

Because it has abundant natural resources

Due to its large population

Due to its investment in human resources and technological efficiency

Because of its advanced physical infrastructure

31.

Which pair is correctly matched?

Human capital → buildings and equipment

Physical capital → skills and health

Human capital formation → education, training, health investments

Physical capital formation → scholarships and vaccines

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