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Class 9
Social Science
Economics
People as Resource
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Question Bank - People as Resource

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Question Bank: People as Resource

This chapter explains how the population can be seen as an economic asset through education, training, and healthcare, transforming individuals into valuable human resources.

Structured practice

Question Bank - People as Resource

Q1.

What is human capital?

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Q-00028119
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Q2.

Which factor primarily contributes to the formation of human capital?

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Q3.

How does investment in human capital yield returns?

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Q-00028121
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Q4.

What is one advantage of human capital over physical capital?

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Q5.

Which sector primarily benefits from a well-developed human capital?

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Q-00028123
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Q6.

What role does health play in human capital formation?

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Q-00028124
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Q7.

How can education impact societal development?

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Q-00028125
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Q8.

Why is a large population not always a liability?

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Q9.

What is the relationship between human capital and economic growth?

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Q-00028127
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Q10.

What is one major outcome of the Green Revolution related to human capital?

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Q11.

How does education contribute to reducing poverty?

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Q12.

What is a major challenge faced by educated individuals in India?

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Q13.

What type of employment can be a unique challenge for agriculture in India?

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Q-00028131
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Q14.

Why might an uneducated population be seen as a liability for an economy?

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Q15.

What can be done to improve human capital formation in a country?

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Q16.

What transforms a population into human capital?

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Q-00028134
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Q17.

Which of the following is a benefit of investing in human capital?

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Q18.

The difference between human capital and physical capital is that:

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Q19.

How does education contribute to the economy?

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Q20.

Which sector primarily provides most jobs in a developing country?

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Q21.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of human resources?

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Q22.

In which of the following situations can disguised unemployment occur?

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Q23.

Which economic policy can enhance human resource development?

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Q24.

What is the implied meaning of viewing population as a resource?

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Q25.

How does health affect human capital?

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Q26.

What does the term 'human capital formation' refer to?

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Q27.

Which type of unemployment is characterized by individuals seeking jobs after completing their education?

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Q28.

Which country is cited as an example of human capital investment leading to development?

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Q29.

How can the vicious cycle of poverty be disrupted?

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Q30.

Why is India facing a problem of educated unemployment?

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Q31.

What are economic activities?

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Q32.

Which sector includes activities like agriculture and mining?

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Q33.

What is one reason why women's work in households often goes unrecognized in economic terms?

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Q34.

What defines market activities?

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Q35.

Which of the following is an example of non-market activity?

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Q36.

What is one of the main determinants of an individual's earning potential?

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Q37.

Which country is known for investing heavily in human resources despite a lack of natural resources?

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Q-00028155
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Q38.

In the context of economic activities, what is a 'vicious cycle'?

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Q39.

What is the role of education in an economy?

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Q40.

Why are educated individuals sometimes unable to find jobs in India?

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Q41.

Which sector involves services like banking and education?

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Q42.

What effect can educational investments have on children's future earnings?

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Q43.

What do women in the workforce typically experience in terms of earnings compared to men?

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Q44.

Which of the following best describes disguised unemployment?

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Q45.

Which factor does NOT contribute to the quality of the population?

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Q46.

How can education impact social growth?

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Q47.

Which factor does NOT directly affect the quality of population?

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Q48.

How is the quality of the population generally assessed?

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Q49.

What is one significant reason for the lower literacy rates among women compared to men?

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Q50.

Which measure can enhance the quality of population significantly?

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Q51.

Which group benefits most from improved education and skills training?

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Q52.

How does a well-educated population impact a country’s economy?

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Q53.

Which aspect is essential for improving the quality of the workforce?

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Q54.

What does the life expectancy of a population indicate?

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Q55.

Why is education considered an investment in human capital?

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Q56.

Which statement best describes the relationship between education and economic growth?

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Q57.

What role do vocational education programs play in improving quality of population?

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Q58.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the quality of a population?

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Q59.

In terms of labor force participation, how can higher education levels for women benefit society?

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Q60.

What is the implication of having a healthy population on a nation's economy?

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Q61.

What is the definition of unemployment?

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Q62.

Which type of unemployment occurs due to seasonal variations, especially in agriculture?

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Q63.

Who among the following is considered unemployed?

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Q64.

What kind of unemployment is characterized by workers hired for various tasks but producing less than their potential?

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Q65.

The unemployment rate in India is statistically presented as low. What is a reason for this?

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Q66.

What is urban educated unemployment primarily characterized by?

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Q67.

Which of the following is NOT a type of unemployment?

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Q68.

What can be a consequence of unemployment on society as a whole?

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Q69.

In which area is disguised unemployment most common?

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Q70.

What is considered an essential basis for realizing well-being in individuals?

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Q71.

What factor contributes to educated unemployment in India?

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Q72.

How does health impact productivity in the workplace?

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Q73.

What role does education play in human capital formation?

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Q-00028191
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Q74.

Which of the following represents an investment in human capital?

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Q75.

What is one characteristic of cyclical unemployment?

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Q76.

Which policy is specifically aimed at improving the health status of underprivileged populations?

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Q77.

What can be a measure to mitigate the problem of educated unemployment?

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Q-00028195
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Q78.

Which factor can lead to higher income as a result of better health?

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Q-00028196
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Q79.

Why are women often employed in low-paid work?

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Q-00028197
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Q80.

What is the relationship between healthcare access and economic productivity?

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Q-00028198
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Q81.

How does unemployment affect families in terms of health?

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Q-00028199
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Q82.

What term describes unemployment that occurs during certain times of the year?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028200
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Q83.

In India, which type of unemployment is characterized by educated individuals unable to find jobs?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028201
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Q84.

Which of the following is a result of human capital formation?

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Q85.

Why is health considered an investment for the economy?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028203
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Q86.

What is the effect of poor health on individual earnings?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028204
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Q87.

What does a high infant mortality rate indicate about a country's health?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028205
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Q88.

How does investing in education improve public health?

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Q-00028206
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Q89.

What term describes individuals who are employed but not fully utilized in productive capacity?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028207
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Q90.

What is the significance of improved childcare in relation to infant mortality?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028208
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Q91.

What socioeconomic effect does high unemployment have on society?

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Q-00028209
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Q92.

What was the primary source of income for Vilas's family?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028217
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Q93.

How much did Vilas's mother earn per day from selling fish?

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Q-00028219
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Q94.

Which of the following factors contributed to Sakal's better opportunities compared to Vilas?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028221
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Q95.

What health condition did Vilas suffer from?

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Q-00028223
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Q96.

Which type of economic activity is mainly represented by Vilas and his mother's fish-selling business?

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Q-00028225
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Q97.

What could be the consequence of Vilas's lack of education?

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Q-00028227
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Q98.

What is one way that human resource investment can yield a high return?

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Q-00028229
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Q99.

What cycle can be created if parents are educated and aware?

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Q-00028231
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Q100.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of market activities?

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Q-00028233
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Q101.

What role did Sakal's education play in enhancing his productivity?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028234
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Q102.

Which country is mentioned as having successfully invested in human resources despite lacking natural resources?

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Q-00028235
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Q103.

What was the impact of Vilas's health condition on his ability to attend school?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00028236
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Q104.

What can be inferred about the relationship between health and economic activity?

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Q105.

What type of cycle might disadvantaged parents create for their children?

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