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Economic Structure

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

Flashcards for Economic Structure — Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What is economic structure?

Answer

Economic structure refers to the nature of production and employment in the three sectors (agricultural, industrial, and service sectors) of an economic system. It includes the level of income, use of

Card 2Traditional Economy

What were the main characteristics of India's traditional agrarian economy?

Answer

India's traditional agrarian economy had these features: 1) Majority of population engaged in cultivation, 2) Subsistence farming - farmers grew only what was necessary for their needs, 3) People had

Card 3Agricultural Concepts

Define subsistence farming.

Answer

Subsistence farming is a type of agriculture where farmers grow crops only to meet their own basic food needs and that of their families. They produce just enough food for survival and do not grow cro

Card 4Economic Transformation

How did commercialization of farming transform the traditional economy?

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Commercialization of farming brought these changes: 1) Farmers began growing crops for market sale rather than just for personal needs, 2) Commercial crops like coconut, cotton, sugarcane, jute, groun

Card 5Industrial Revolution

What is the Industrial Revolution and where did it start?

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The Industrial Revolution was a period of major technological and economic change that began in Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries. It involved the development of new machinery, factory system

Card 6Industrial Revolution

How did the capitalist class emerge during the Industrial Revolution?

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The capitalist class emerged when feudal lords who owned lands decided to invest their money in industries instead of just agriculture. Attracted by huge profits and making use of new discoveries and

Card 7Sources of Income

What are the two main sources of income in a simple economy?

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In a simple economy, income comes from two sources: 1) Household sector - owns factors of production (land, labor, capital, organization) and receives rent, wages, interest, and profit, 2) Firms secto

Card 8Circular Flow

Explain the circular flow of income between households and firms.

Answer

Households supply factors of production (land, labor, capital, organization) to firms and receive payments (rent, wages, interest, profit). Firms use these factors to produce goods and services, which

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