People as Resource Class 9 MCQ

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Enhance your understanding of People as Resource Class 9 with this comprehensive quiz. This comprehensive Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) quiz covers Chapter 2: “People as Resource” from NCERT Grade 9 Economics. The quiz tests your understanding of how human populations become valuable economic assets through education, health, and skill development.

Topics covered include:

  • Human Capital Formation
  • Role of Education in Economic Development
  • Health Infrastructure and Its Impact
  • Types of Unemployment
  • Economic Activities Across Sectors

Instructions for People as Resource Class 9 MCQ

  1. The quiz contains 10 carefully selected multiple-choice questions
  2. Each question has four options, with only one correct answer
  3. Read each question and all options carefully before selecting your answer
  4. Click the “Show Answer” button to check the correct answer
  5. Take your time to understand the concepts behind each answer
  6. There is no time limit – focus on learning rather than speed

People as Resource – Chapter Quiz

1. What transforms population into human capital?

a) Natural growth
b) Investment in education, health and training
c) Migration
d) Economic policies
Correct answer: b) Investment in education, health and training

2. Which of these is an example of disguised unemployment?

a) A farmer working only during harvest season
b) A graduate unable to find work
c) Five people doing work that three can complete
d) A person working part-time by choice
Correct answer: c) Five people doing work that three can complete

3. India’s literacy rate increased from what percentage in 1951 to 2018?

a) 18% to 85%
b) 25% to 74%
c) 35% to 95%
d) 28% to 78%
Correct answer: a) 18% to 85%

4. Which sector is considered the most labour-absorbing sector of the Indian economy?

a) Secondary sector
b) Tertiary sector
c) Agriculture
d) Service sector
Correct answer: c) Agriculture

5. What is the age group considered as the workforce population?

a) 10-59 years
b) 15-59 years
c) 18-60 years
d) 21-65 years
Correct answer: b) 15-59 years

6. Which of these best describes seasonal unemployment?

a) Unemployment during specific months of the year
b) Long-term unemployment
c) Urban unemployment
d) Educated unemployment
Correct answer: a) Unemployment during specific months of the year

7. What was India’s life expectancy in 2021?

a) 62.5 years
b) 65.8 years
c) 67.2 years
d) 70.1 years
Correct answer: c) 67.2 years

8. Which of these is NOT considered an economic activity?

a) Teaching in a school
b) Working in a factory
c) Cooking food for family
d) Working in a bank
Correct answer: c) Cooking food for family

9. What was India’s infant mortality rate in 2020?

a) 28
b) 38
c) 48
d) 58
Correct answer: a) 28

10. Which revolution is cited as an example of how knowledge input can increase productivity?

a) Industrial Revolution
b) Green Revolution
c) Digital Revolution
d) White Revolution
Correct answer: b) Green Revolution

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