Time: 1 hour
M.M.: 30
Instructions: Attempt all questions.
Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which sector contributes the most to India's GDP? (1 Mark)
(a) Agriculture
(b) Industry
(c) Services
(d) Mining
Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic of the primary sector? (1 Mark)
(a) Produces goods from raw materials
(b) Involves transformation through manufacturing
(c) Uses natural resources directly
(d) Provides banking and communication services
Q3. Disguised unemployment is mostly found in which sector? (1 Mark)
(a) Service sector
(b) Secondary sector
(c) Primary sector
(d) IT sector
Q4. Name any one activity included in the tertiary sector. (1 Mark)
Q5. Define Gross Domestic Product (GDP). (1 Mark)
Q6. What is the difference between organized and unorganized sectors? Give one point for each. (2 Marks)
Q7. Why is the service sector becoming more important in India? Mention any two reasons. (2 Marks)
Q8. What is meant by underemployment? Give one example. (2 Marks)
Q9. State any three differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors with one example for each. (3 Marks)
Q10. What steps can be taken to reduce unemployment in rural areas? Mention any three. (3 Marks)
Q11. Explain the need for protecting workers in the unorganised sector. Give any three reasons. (3 Marks)
Q12. How has the contribution of different sectors changed in India from 1973-74 to 2013-14? What does this tell us about the economic development of the country? (5 Marks)
Q13. Explain the differences between public and private sectors in terms of ownership, motive, and examples. Also, explain why public sector activities are important for a country like India. (5 Marks)
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