AP 10th Class Social Economics Bits 2nd Lesson Sectors of the Indian Economy
Select and write the most appropriate option:
Question 1.
What is the main objective of the NREGA 2005?
A) Promote employment in the organised sector
B) Provide financial assistance to farmers
C) Eliminate unemployment ip the country
D) Improve working conditions in the unorganised sector
Answer:
D) Improve working conditions in the unorganised sector
Question 2.
What is the goal of setting up industries in semi-rural areas?
A) Reduce unemployment in urban areas
B) Promote agricultural growth
C) Provide employment opportunities in rural areas
D) Increase GDP in semi-rural areas
Answer:
C) Provide employment opportunities in rural areas
Question 3.
Which of the following statements about the Indian economy is incorrect?
A) The primary sector includes activities like farming and mining.
B) The secondary sector involves manufacturing and construction.
C) The tertiary sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP.
D) The organised sector comprises businesses that are regulated by the government.
Answer:
C) The tertiary sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP.
Question 4.
Which of the.following is not an example of an unorganised sector aetivity?
A) Street vending
B) Small repair work
C) Farming
D) Working in a registered office
Answer:
D) Working in a registered office
Question 5.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the unorganised sector?
A) Low-paid jobs
B) Regular employment
C) Lack of job security
D) Absence of paid leave
Answer:
B) Regular employment
Question 6.
Which of the following sectors doesliot contribute significantly to the development of the Indian economy?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
Answer:
D) Quaternary sector
Question 7.
Which of the following is not a problem faced by the farming sector?
A) Unirrigated land
B) High prices for crops
C) Debt burden
D) Low job opportunities in the off-season
Answer:
B) High prices for crops
Question 8.
Which of the following statements about the private sector is incorrect?
A) Private sector organisations aim to maximise profits.
B) They are not regulated by the government.
C) Private sector jobs offer higher salaries than the public sector.
D) Private sector organisations can be owned by individuals or corporations.
Answer:
C) Private sector jobs offer higher salaries than the public sector.
Question 9.
Which of the following is not a measure to protect workers in the unorganised sector?
A) Providing overtime pay
B) Ensuring safety and health regulations
C) Offering paid leave
D) Building more factories
Answer:
D) Building more factories
Question 10.
Which of the following statements about the public sector is incorrect?
A) Public sector activities are undertaken by the government.
B) Public sector organisations a^p ^provide essential settles to the public.
C) Public sector employment offers higher job security.
D) Public sector organisations can be profit-oriented.
Answer:
D) Public sector organisations can be profit-oriented.
Question 11.
Which of the following statements about the NREGA 2005 is incorrect?
A) The NREGA aims to provide employment to rural households.
B) It guarantees a minimum number of days of work to eligible individuals.
C) The government funds the wages paid under the NREGA.
D) The program is applicable only to organised sector workers.
Answer:
D) The program is applicable only to organised sector workers.
Question 12.
Which of the following is the correct pair for the primary sector?
A) Farmer – Banker
B) Doctor – Teacher
C) Factory worker – Engineer
D) Miner – Fisherman
Answer:
D) Miner – Fisherman
Question 13.
Who falls under the category of the unorganised sector?
A) Offjce worker
B) Shop owner
C) Construction worker
D) Engineer
Answer:
C) Construction worker
Question 14.
Which pair represents organised sector employment?
A) Farmer – Teacher
B) Doctor – Factory worker
C) Lawyer – Shopkeeper
D) Unemployed – Carpenter
Answer:
C) Lawyer – Shopkeeper
Question 15.
Which activity belongs to the secondary sector?
A) Tailor
B) Doctor
C) Tourist guide
D) Cobbler
Answer:
A) Tailor
Question 16.
Who falls under the category of the organised sector?
A) Street vendor
B) Construction worker
C) Bank employee
D) Farmer
Answer:
C) Bank employee
Question 17.
Which sector does a postman belong to?
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Unorganized
Answer:
C) Tertiary
Question 18.
Which of the following is an incorrect pair?
A) Tertiary sector – Information technology
B) Primary sector – Mining and extraction
C) Secondary sector – ConstructioiTand manufacturing
D) Quaternary sector – Education and healthcare
Answer:
A) Tertiary sector – Information technology
Question 19.
Which of the following is an incorrect pair?
A) Unorganised sector – Low-paid and irregular jobs
B) Organised sector – Following government rules and regulations
C) Primary sector – Agriculture and mining
D) Secondary sector – Services and trade
Answer:
D) Secondary sector – Services and trade
Question 20.
What are the different sectors of the Indian economy?
A) Primary, secondary, tertiary
B) Agricultural, industrial, service
C) Private, public, unorganised
D) Organized, unorganised, public
Answer:
A) Primary, secondary, tertiary
Question 21.
How are economic activities classified based on employment conditions?
A) Primary, secondary, tertiary
B) Organised, unorganised
C) Private, public
D) Agricultural, industrial, service
Answer:
B) Organised, unorganised
Question 22.
In which of the following groups does the odd one out not belong?
A) Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter
B) Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, lawyer
C) Postman, cobbler, soldier, police constable
D) MTNL, Indian Railways, Air India, Jet Airways, All India Radio
Answer:
D) MTNL, Indian Railways, Air India, Jet Airways, All India Radio
Question 23.
Which of the following is not an example of a work activity in the unorganised sectot?
A) A farmer irrigating her field
B) A doctor in a hospital treating a patient
C) A daily wa’ge labourer working under a contractor
D) A handloom weaver working in her house
Answer:
B) A doctor in a hospital treating a patient
Question 24.
Which of the following activities is not classified in the primary sector?
A) Cultivating crops
B) Mining coal
C) Manufacturing automobiles
D) Fishing iri a river
Answer:
C) Manufacturing automobiles
Question 25.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the unorganised sector?
A) Low-paid and irregular jobs
B) No provision for overtime or paid leave
C) Employment security and regular pay
D) Small and scattered units
Answer:
C) Employment security and regular pay
Question 26.
Which of the following does not belong to the tertiary sector?
A) Teacher
B) Tailor
C) Tourist guide
D) Doctor
Answer:
B) Tailor
Question 27.
Identify the odd one out:
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
Answer:
D) Quaternary sector
Question 28.
Which of the following does not belong to the unorganised sector?
A) Vegetable vendor
B) Construction worker
C) Toprist guide
D) Office worker
Answer:
D) Office worker
Question 29.
Choose the odd one out:
A) Farmer
B) Tailor
C) Potter
D) Tourist guide
Answer:
B) Tailor
Question 30.
Which of the following is not a feature of the private sector?
A) Profit-oriented
B) Owned by individuals or companies
C) Controlled by the government
D) Driven by market forces
Answer:
C) Controlled by the government
Question 31.
Assertion (A): The tertiary sector contributes the most to India’s GDP.
Reason (R) : The tertiary sector provides the maximum employment in India.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the Correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false
Question 32.
Assertion (A) : The unorganised sector needs regulation and protection.
Reason (R) The unorganised sector employs only casual labour.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false
Question 33.
Assertion (A) : The organised sector offers job security.
Reason (R) : All government jobs are in the organised sector.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false
Question 34.
Assertion (A) : Per capita income indicates the average income.
Reason (R) : It is calculated, by dividing national income by population.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Question 35.
Assertion (A) : Tertiary activities facilitate primary and secondary activities.
Reason (R) : Transport helps movement of goods from one place to another.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Question 36.
Assertion (A) : Public sector activities help in reducing regional disparities.
Reason (R) : Public sector focuses only on profit-making activities.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
C) A is true but R is false
Question 37.
Assertion (A) : The unorganised sector provides 90% employment in India.
Reason (R) : Jobs in unorganised sector are low paying and insecure.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
Answer:
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A