PRACTICE SHEET-2

ECONOMICS CLASS IX

Chapter 1: The Story of Village Palampur

1. What is the primary economic activity in Palampur?
2. Name the factors of production mentioned in the chapter.
3. Why do farmers in Palampur grow multiple crops in a year?
4. What is the role of the non-farming activities in Palampur’s economy?
5. Explain the concept of multiple cropping.
Chapter 2: People as Resource
1. What is meant by human capital?
2. How does education contribute to human resource development?
3. Explain the role of health in human capital formation.
4. Why is it important to invest in the health and education of the population?
5. Give an example of how skilled and healthy workers contribute to the development of
a country.
Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge
1. Define poverty.
2. What is the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?
3. Name the social indicators used to estimate poverty in India.
4. How does the government identify households living below the poverty line?
5. Explain the concept of the 'poverty line'.
Chapter 4: Food Security in India
1. Define food security.
2. What are the three components of food security?
3. Explain the importance of buffer stock in ensuring food security
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6. Why is it necessary to maintain a stock of food grains in the country?