Test: People as Resource- 2 - UPSC MCQ

Society thinks that women are just for doing household works and for taking care of their families. they don't think that women can also do jobs or can stand equal to a man . that's y women or females donot get equal education opportunity.

The sex ratio according to 2001 census was even less. There were only 933 females per 1000 males. While Kerala had the highest sex ratio of 1058, the lowest sex ratio was found in Haryana which was as low as 861 females per thousand males. The literacy rate in India was 65.38 percent. The percentage of males in the total literacy rate was 75.85 % whereas it was 54.16% for the females. Kerala had the highest literacy rate of 90.92 percent even then whereas Bihar was the state with the least number of literates. It only had 47.53 per cent literates.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan or SSA, is an Indian Government programme aimed at the universalisation of elementary education "in a time bound manner", as mandated by the 86th Amendment to the Constitution of India making free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 to 14 (estimated to be 205 million children in 2001) a fundamental right. The programme was pioneered by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

In a general sense, market production refers to the production of a product or service which is intended for sale at a money-price in a market. The product or service in principle has to be tradable for money.

A lifestyle of wellness is an indicator of longevity. People who adopt a lifestyle to eat healthy diets, rest, exercise, sleep enough hours, manage stress, enjoy sexuality and have a spiritual life are more likely to live longer. Countries or communities that offer such environment are usually populated by people who live longer and have less illnesses. As countries and communities develop, life expectancy improves. Good healthcare, and a healthy environment increase longevity. People who move to an enviroment of a lifestyle of wellness will enjoy a happier and healthier longevity.

Self-consumption is called non-market activity.
This is because it refers to the production of goods and services for one's own use, rather than for sale or trade in the market. This includes activities such as growing your own food, building your own house, or making your own clothes. These activities do not involve market transactions and are therefore considered non-market activities.

Secondary sector include industries those transform the raw mateial to a finished product whereas tertiary doesn't change the product.They only facilitate the delivery of product efficiently and effectively

Literacy means the ability to read and write. Being able to read and write is animportant skill in modern societies. Usually, people learn how to read and write at school. People who can read and write are called literate; those who cannot arecalled illiterate.

India has the third largest scientific and technical manpower in the world; 162 universities award 4,000 doctorates and 35,000 post-graduate degrees and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research runs 40 research laboratories which have made some significant achievements.

That is because they raise earnings, improve health, or add to a person’s good habits over much of his lifetime. Therefore, economists regard expenditures on education, training, medical care, and so on as investments in human capital. They are called human capital because people cannot be separated from their knowledge, skills, health, or values in the way they can be separated from their financial and physical assets.

Domestic work by a housewife is considered a noneconomic activity.

Noneconomic activities are those activities that are performed not for the purpose of earning income but for personal satisfaction or fulfilling family needs. Domestic work by a housewife typically falls into this category, as it is not done for monetary compensation but to maintain the household and care for the family.

So, the correct answer is: Noneconomic

Economic Activities : All these activities that give income to the people are called economic activities. All the economic activities contribute to the flow of goods and services in an economy. e.g. - 
1. A teacher teaching in a class. 
2. A man or women working in a bank. 
3. A farmer ploughing his field. 
4. A worker working in a mine. 

Correct Answer: A) By emphasizing the importance of a well-trained and educated workforce, which enhances productivity and economic output.