Q. Human resources refer to:
A). Natural resources like soil and water
B). People who contribute to economic production
C). Machines and factories
D). Animals used in farming
Answer: B). People who contribute to economic production
Explanation: Human resources are people with skills, knowledge, and abilities who contribute to production and economic growth.
Q. Which of the following increases human resource potential?
A). Education and training
B). Deforestation
C). Natural disasters
D). Unequal land distribution
Answer: A). Education and training
Explanation: Education, health, and skill development enhance human capabilities and productivity.
Q. Match the following sectors with their correct examples:
1. Primary Sector
2. Secondary Sector
3. Tertiary Sector
a. Banking, education, health
b. Farming, mining
c. Manufacturing
Options:
A). 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
B). 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
C). 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
D). 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Answer: D). 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Explanation: Primary sector involves extraction (farming), secondary sector involves manufacturing, and tertiary sector provides services like banking.
Q. Match the following with their correct definitions:
1. Market Activities
2. Non-Market Activities
a. Activities performed for pay or profit
b. Activities done for self-consumption or family use without payment
Options:
A). 1-a, 2-b
B). 1-b, 2-a
Answer: A). 1-a, 2-b
Explanation: Income-generating work like stitching clothes for sale is a market activity; household work, even if productive, is unpaid and is non-market activities.
Q. Which of the following is NOT recognised in National Income?
A). Salary received by a teacher
B). Profit earned by a shopkeeper
C). Household work done by women
D). Rent received from property
Answer: C). Household work done by women
Explanation: Unpaid household work such as cooking for the family is a non-market activity, so it is not counted in National Income.
Q. Which among the following is NOT considered a liability when we study human beings as professionals?
A). An educated and skilled worker
B). An unemployed person
C). An unhealthy person
D). An illiterate person
Answer: A). An educated and skilled worker
Explanation: An educated and skilled worker is an asset, not a liability, because they contribute to production and economic growth.
Q. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan aims to:
A). Provide free and compulsory education to all children
B). Provide free uniforms to all students
C). Improve higher education
D). Promote technical education only
Answer: A). Provide free and compulsory education to all children
Explanation: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) aims to provide free and compulsory elementary education to all children between 6–14 years, ensuring universal access, enrolment, and retention
Q. Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to:
A). Provide free textbooks to students
B). Offer free lunch to improve attendance and nutrition
C). Promote online education
D). Provide scholarships for higher studies
Answer: B). Offer free lunch to improve attendance and nutrition
Explanation: The Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to provide free nutritious lunch to school children, helping improve attendance, retention, and nutritional levels.
Q. Match the following with their correct meaning:
1. Infant Mortality Rate
2. Birth Rate
3. Death Rate
a. Number of babies dying before age one
b. Number of deaths per 1000 people
c. Number of live births per 1000 people
Options:
A). 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
B). 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
C). 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
D). 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
Answer: D). 1-a, 2-c, 3-b
Explanation: Infant mortality rate (IMR) was 147 in 1951.
Q. The age group considered as the workforce population is:
A). 0–6 years
B). 7–14 years
C). 15–59 years
D). 60–80 years
Answer: C). 15–59 years
Explanation: Children (0–14) and the elderly (60+) depend on others and are not considered part of the workforce.
Q. Unemployment refers to:
A). People working full-time jobs
B). People who are willing to work but cannot find a job
C). People who do not want to work
D). People doing part-time work
Answer: B). People who are willing to work but cannot find a job
Explanation: Unemployment means people are ready to work at the existing wage rate but cannot find work.
Q. Seasonal unemployment occurs when:
A). People are willing to work but cannot find jobs all year round
B). People are unemployed due to lack of skills
C). People are unemployed temporarily during certain seasons
D). People choose not to work
Answer: C). People are unemployed temporarily during certain seasons
Explanation: Seasonal unemployment arises when work is available only during certain seasons, e.g., agriculture or tourism.
Q. Which of the following is an example of disguised unemployment?
A). Five people working on a farm where three are enough
B). A teacher teaching students
C). A doctor in a hospital
D). A clerk in a bank
Answer: A). Five people working on a farm where three are enough
Explanation: Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are employed than required, so total output does not increase.
Q. Which type of unemployment occurs when educated people cannot find jobs?
A). Frictional unemployment
B). Disguised unemployment
C). Educated unemployment
D). Seasonal unemployment
Answer: C). Educated unemployment
Explanation: When educated youth cannot find employment matching their qualifications, it is called educated unemployment.