Economic Important Questions Chapter - 2 Sectors Of The Indial Economy

 Economic  Important Questions

Chapter - 2 Sectors Of The Indial Economy

MCQ:-

1. Which of the following is not included in the primary sector?

a) Agriculture

b) Forestry

c) Mining

d) Banking

Answer: d) Banking

2. The secondary sector involves the production of:

a) Raw materials

b) Finished goods from raw materials

c) Services like transport and communication

d) Natural resources

Answer: b) Finished goods from raw materials

3. The contribution of the tertiary sector to the economy is:

a) Manufacturing of goods

b) Providing services

c) Extraction of natural resources

d) Both a and b

Answer: b) Providing services

4. The tertiary sector is also called the service sector because it provides:

a) Goods like clothes and food

b) Services such as education, transport, and communication

c) Raw materials

d) Finished products

Answer: b) Services such as education, transport, and communication

5. In India, the tertiary sector has become more important than the primary and secondary sectors because:

a) More people are involved in services like education, healthcare, and tourism

b) People prefer farming over other jobs

c) India imports most of its manufactured goods

d) The government has invested in industrial production

Answer: a) More people are involved in services like education, healthcare, and tourism

6. Which of the following activities is a part of the secondary sector?

a) Growing wheat

b) Mining coal

c) Making steel in a factory

d) Teaching in a school

Answer: c) Making steel in a factory

7. The main objective of the NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) is to:

a) Promote industrial development

b) Provide 100 days of employment to rural households

c) Improve agricultural production

d) Support urbanization

Answer: b) Provide 100 days of employment to rural households

8. The primary sector is also called the extractive sector because it involves:

a) Extracting resources from nature

b) Manufacturing goods in factories

c) Providing services to the community

d) Educating people

Answer: a) Extracting resources from nature

9. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary sector activity?

a) Farming

b) Construction

c) Retail trade

d) Fishing

Answer: c) Retail trade

10. The main aim of industrialization in a country is to:

a) Increase agricultural production

b) Increase production of goods from factories

c) Promote foreign trade

d) Provide employment in rural areas

Answer: b) Increase production of goods from factories

Section A – Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)

(5 × 1 = 5 marks)

• What is the primary sector of the economy?
• Name one activity that is a part of the tertiary sector.
• What do you mean by industrialization?
• What is the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural development?
• Define the term tertiary sector.

Section B – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)

(5 × 3 = 15 marks)

• Explain the difference between the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors with examples.
• How has the importance of the tertiary sector increased in India?
• What is meant by economic development? Explain the role of the three sectors in promoting economic development.
• Explain the objectives of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).
• How do tertiary sector services support the growth of primary and secondary sectors?

Section C – Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)

(3 × 5 = 15 marks)

• Describe the contributions of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in the Indian economy.
• Discuss the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in empowering women and supporting rural development.
• How is the tertiary sector crucial for the development of the secondary sector? Provide examples to support your answer.

Section D – Case Study (5 marks)

Case Study:

A small village in India has a local farmer growing wheat, which is then sent to a nearby flour mill. The flour is then processed and used in a bakery to make bread. The bread is packed and transported to a local supermarket where it is sold to customers. The people who work in transport, retail, and banking services also support this chain.

Question:

a) Identify the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in this process.

b) How do these sectors work together to provide bread to the customers?

c) Explain the interdependence of these sectors using the example provided.

Assertion and Reason Questions:

Question 1:

Assertion (A): The primary sector is also called the extractive sector.

Reason (R): The primary sector involves activities that use natural resources directly from the environment, like mining and farming.

Options:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

d) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Answer: a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

Question 2:

Assertion (A): The tertiary sector is also called the service sector.

Reason (R): The tertiary sector involves the production of goods and services that are consumed by individuals and businesses, like healthcare, transport, and education.

Options:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

d) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Answer: a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

Question 3:

Assertion (A): The secondary sector plays a key role in the economic development of a country.

Reason (R): The secondary sector converts raw materials into finished goods, which boosts industrial production and creates jobs.

Options:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

d) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Answer: a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

Question 4:

Assertion (A): India is focusing more on the tertiary sector than on agriculture and manufacturing.

Reason (R): The rise of industries like information technology, communication, and education has led to more growth in the tertiary sector.

Options:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

d) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Answer: a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

Question 5:

Assertion (A): The secondary sector leads to industrial growth and job creation.

Reason (R): The secondary sector focuses on manufacturing goods and products, which are necessary for economic development.

Options:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).

b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) does not explain Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

d) Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

Answer: a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).