St. Lawrence Sr.

Secondary School
Subject:- Social Science ( Economics)
Class – IX
Chapter -2 ( People As Resource)
MCQs
1. What is the main focus of the chapter "People as a Resource"?
A) Physical resources
B) Human resources
C) Natural resources
D) Financial resources
2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of human resources?
A) They are skilled and knowledgeable.
B) They are a part of the population.
C) They are unlimited in number.
D) They can be developed and utilized.
3. Which sector of the economy is primarily concerned with the production of goods?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
4. What is the significance of investment in human capital?
A) It leads to inflation.
B) It increases unemployment.
C) It improves the quality of life.
D) It decreases productivity.
5. What is the role of education in human resource development?
A) It is irrelevant to human resource development.
 B) It helps in developing skills and knowledge.
C) It increases population growth.
D) It leads to environmental degradation.
6. Which of the following is an example of unskilled labor?
A) Doctor
B) Carpenter
C) Engineer
D) Teacher
7. What is the main objective of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) in India?
A) To reduce the population growth rate
B) To improve the quality of human resources
C) To increase unemployment
D) To promote industrialization
8. Which sector of the economy is related to the provision of services?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
9. How does migration impact human resources?
A) It decreases the population density.
B) It leads to brain drain.
C) It increases unemployment.
D) It has no impact on human resources.
10. What is the role of health in human resource development?
A) It is not related to human resource development.
B) It improves the quality of life and productivity.
C) It increases poverty.
 D) It leads to environmental degradation.
11. What is the difference between economic activities and non-economic activities?
A) Economic activities involve money transactions, while non-economic activities do not.
B) Non-economic activities are more profitable than economic activities.
C) Economic activities are illegal, while non-economic activities are legal.
D) Economic activities are performed by robots, while non-economic activities are performed
by humans.
12. Which factor contributes the most to human capital formation?
A) Health
B) Agriculture
C) Industry
D) Trade
13. What is the role of skill development in employment generation?
A) Skill development leads to unemployment.
B) Skill development reduces job opportunities.
C) Skill development increases job opportunities.
D) Skill development has no impact on employment.
14. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary activity?
A) Mining
B) Manufacturing
C) Transportation
D) Agriculture
15. What is the meaning of the term "unemployment"?
A) It refers to the state of being over-employed.
B) It refers to the state of being under-employed.
C) It refers to the state of not having a job.
D) It refers to the state of having multiple jobs.
16. How does education contribute to economic growth?
A) By increasing poverty
B) By reducing population growth
C) By improving productivity and efficiency
D) By decreasing the quality of human resources
17. What is the primary purpose of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in
India?
A) To promote urbanization
B) To reduce employment opportunities
C) To provide employment in rural areas
D) To increase migration to cities
18. Which sector of the economy is most labor-intensive?
A) Primary sector
B) Secondary sector
C) Tertiary sector
D) Quaternary sector
19. What is the significance of women's participation in the workforce?
A) It leads to a decrease in economic growth.
B) It contributes to economic development and social progress.
C) It increases unemployment among men.
D) It has no impact on the economy.
20. How does technology impact the labor force?
A) It reduces job opportunities.
B) It increases the demand for skilled workers.
C) It leads to automation and job loss.
D) It has no impact on the labor force.