People as Resource Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: People as Resource (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What does the term 'People as Resource' imply in Economics?

   1. People are only consumers
   2. People are seen as an economic commodity
   3. People can contribute to the economy through their knowledge and skills
   4. People are just numbers in poverty statistics
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   Answer: C. People can contribute to the economy through their knowledge and skills

   The term 'People as Resource' emphasizes how humans can be useful when they contribute to the economy by utilizing their knowledge and skills.

2. Why is unemployment seen as a waste of human resources?

   1. It increases governmental expenses
   2. It leads to a smaller labor pool
   3. Human skills and potential are not utilized
   4. It results in higher crime rates
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   Answer: C. Human skills and potential are not utilized

   Unemployment is considered a waste because it means human skills and potential are not being used for economic benefit.

3. Why is investment in education seen as important for economic development?

   1. It increases student debt
   2. It creates more jobs in the education sector
   3. It molds workers who contribute more effectively to the economy
   4. It diverts funds from other areas
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   Answer: C. It molds workers who contribute more effectively to the economy

   Investing in education develops a workforce that is skilled and efficient, leading to increased economic productivity and growth.

4. In what way does human capital contribute to innovation?

   1. By providing varied raw materials
   2. By enhancing creativity through skills and knowledge
   3. By increasing data storage
   4. By stabilizing economies
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   Answer: B. By enhancing creativity through skills and knowledge

   Human capital fosters innovation as skilled and knowledgeable individuals are more likely to develop new ideas and creative solutions.

5. Why is gender equality important for human resource development?

   1. It leads to social harmony
   2. It ensures equal opportunities to contribute economically
   3. It simplifies employment laws
   4. It focuses resources on a specific gender
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   Answer: B. It ensures equal opportunities to contribute economically

   Gender equality in human resource development ensures everyone has the chance to contribute to economic growth, maximizing a country's potential workforce.

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