Class 10 Economics, Chapter – 2 “Sectors of the Indian Economy”
Set – 1
1 Mark (MCQ):
Which sector includes agriculture and related activities?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Organized
The sector that transforms raw materials into finished goods is:
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) None
Call centres are an example of:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Private sector
MNREGA (2005) guarantees ___ days of employment in a year.
a) 50
b) 100
c) 120
d) 150
Which of the following is not in the organized sector?
a) Government schools
b) Hospitals
c) Self-employed farmers
d) Banks
Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Private
Under Right to Work Which Policy made by Govt. Of India.
3 Marks Questions:
- Explain the importance of the tertiary sector in modern times.
- Differentiate between public and private sectors with examples.
- Why do we need employment guarantee schemes like MNREGA?
- Define disguised unemployement with example.
5 Marks Question:
“Tertiary sector has emerged as the largest producing sector in India.” Explain with reasons.
Set – 2
1 Mark (MCQ):
Cotton cultivation belongs to which sector?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) None
Sugar industry belongs to:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Organized sector
A teacher teaching in a school is part of:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Private sector
Which of these activities comes under the unorganized sector?
a) Worker in a factory
b) Bank employee
c) Agricultural labourer
d) Government doctor
In India, agriculture employs the highest number of people. This is called:
a) Structural change
b) Disguised unemployment
c) Growth of GDP
d) Full employment
The government owns most assets in:
a) Public sector
b) Private sector
c) Organized sector
d) Unorganized sector
3 Marks Questions:
- What is the difference between organized and unorganized sectors?
- Explain the concept of disguised unemployment with an example.
- Why should the government spend on public sector activities?
5 Marks Question:
Explain the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors with examples.
Set – 3
1 Mark (MCQ):
Dairy farming is an example of:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Unorganized sector
Which sector is also called the service sector?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Organized
Mining and quarrying belong to:
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) None
Which of the following is not a feature of the unorganized sector?
a) Regular working hours
b) No job security
c) Low wages
d) No paid leave
Which sector provides banking, transport, and insurance services?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Private
Employment in agriculture is an example of:
a) Organized sector
b) Unorganized sector
c) Public sector
d) Private sector
3 Marks Questions:
- State any three problems faced by workers in the unorganized sector.
- How does the public sector contribute to the development of a country?
- Why is the share of the primary sector in GDP decreasing in India?
5 Marks Question:
Discuss the need and role of the public sector in providing basic facilities to the people.
Set – 4
1 Mark (MCQ):
IT services belong to which sector?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) None
Iron and steel industry belongs to:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Unorganized sector
Farmers working on small plots of land are generally part of:
a) Organized sector
b) Unorganized sector
c) Public sector
d) Tertiary sector
Which is the largest employer in India?
a) Secondary sector
b) Primary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Organized sector
Which of the following is an example of public sector enterprise?
a) Tata Iron and Steel
b) Reliance Industries
c) Indian Railways
d) Infosys
Which of these is an example of disguised unemployment?
a) 8 people working on a 4-person job in agriculture
b) A bank clerk doing overtime
c) A factory worker with no leave
d) A government teacher in school
3 Marks Questions:
- Differentiate between public and private sectors with suitable examples.
- Explain the importance of the secondary sector in the Indian economy.
- Why does employment in the tertiary sector increase during economic development?
- Write the objective of MGNREGA 2005.
5 Marks Question:
Compare the organized and unorganized sectors in detail with examples.
OR
What steps should be taken to create more employement
Set – 5
1 Mark (MCQ):
Growing wheat is part of:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) None
A factory worker producing shirts works in:
a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Public sector
Transport facilities come under:
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Organized
Which sector is also known as the industrial sector?
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Public
Which of the following activities comes under the organized sector?
a) Daily wage labourer
b) School teacher in government school
c) Farmer
d) Vegetable vendor
The sector where employment terms are fixed and regular is:
a) Unorganized sector
b) Organized sector
c) Private sector
d) None
3 Marks Questions:
- Explain any three problems faced by workers in the unorganized sector.
- Why is it necessary to provide protection and support to workers in unorganized sector?
- How are sectors classified on the basis of ownership? Explain.
- What dou you mean by Intermediate goods.
5 Marks Question:
“The primary sector continues to be the largest employer even though its share in GDP is declining.” Explain.
