Factors of Production – land, labour, capital, entrepreneur Quiz - ICSE Class 10 Economics

Free practice quiz: Factors of Production – land, labour, capital, entrepreneur (ICSE Class 10 Economics). 50 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. In economics, the reward for 'Land' as a factor of production is typically termed as:

   1. Wages
   2. Profit
   3. Interest
   4. Rent
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   Answer: D. Rent

   Rent is the payment made to the owner of land for its use. Wages are paid for labour, profit for entrepreneurship, and interest for capital.

2. The concept of 'division of labour' primarily enhances the efficiency of which factor of production?

   1. Land
   2. Labour
   3. Capital
   4. Entrepreneurship
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   Answer: B. Labour

   Division of labour involves breaking down a production process into smaller, specialized tasks, allowing workers to become more skilled and efficient at their specific jobs.

3. Consider the statement: 'The supply of land is fixed.' This refers to its:

   1. Heterogeneity
   2. Mobility
   3. Inelasticity of supply
   4. Perishability
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   Answer: C. Inelasticity of supply

   Inelasticity of supply means that the quantity of land available does not change significantly in response to changes in demand or price. Its physical quantity is largely fixed by nature.

4. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of 'capital' as a factor of production?

   1. It is a man-made factor.
   2. It is used for further production.
   3. Its supply is fixed and immutable.
   4. It is subject to depreciation.
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   Answer: C. Its supply is fixed and immutable.

   Unlike land, capital is produced and can be increased or decreased by human effort. Its supply is not fixed. The other options are true characteristics of capital.

5. An inventor who creates a new type of battery and starts a company to manufacture and sell it is primarily acting as:

   1. A landlord
   2. A capitalist
   3. A labourer
   4. An entrepreneur
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   Answer: D. An entrepreneur

   The inventor is innovating, organizing production, and bearing the risk of starting a new business, which are the hallmarks of entrepreneurship.

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