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People as Resource

CBSE · Class 9 · Social Science

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is meant by 'People as Resource'?

Answer

People as Resource refers to a country's working people in terms of their existing productive skills and abilities. It emphasizes the population's ability to contribute to the creation of the Gross Na

Card 2Human Capital

Define Human Capital Formation.

Answer

Human Capital Formation is the process of developing the existing human resource through education, training, and medical care to make it more productive. It adds to the productive power of the countr

Card 3Human Capital

How is human capital superior to other resources like land and physical capital?

Answer

Human capital is superior because human resources can make use of land and capital effectively. Land and physical capital cannot become useful on their own - they require human intervention and skills

Card 4Economic Activities

What are the three main economic sectors and give examples of each?

Answer

1. Primary Sector: Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, poultry farming 2. Secondary Sector: Manufacturing industries 3. Tertiary Sector: Trade, transport, communication, banking, education, health

Card 5Economic Activities

Distinguish between market activities and non-market activities.

Answer

Market Activities: Involve remuneration (payment) for work performed, including production of goods/services for pay or profit. Non-Market Activities: Production for self-consumption, such as househol

Card 6Economic Activities

Why is household work done by women not recognized in National Income?

Answer

Household work done by women is not recognized in National Income because they are not paid for these services. Only market activities (paid work) are counted in National Income calculations, while no

Card 7Quality of Population

What factors determine the quality of population?

Answer

The quality of population depends on: 1. Literacy rate 2. Health of a person (indicated by life expectancy) 3. Skill formation acquired by people These factors ultimately decide the growth rate of the

Card 8Education

What was India's literacy rate in 1951 and what is it now (2018)?

Answer

India's literacy rate increased from 18% in 1951 to 85% in 2018, showing significant improvement in education over the decades.

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