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Chapter 3: Production and Employment — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which sector is called the primary sector of the Indian economy?

Answer: A. Agriculture and allied activities — The primary sector includes activities that use natural resources directly, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing, and forestry.

Q: What does GDP stand for?

Answer: B. Gross Domestic Product — GDP means Gross Domestic Product, which is the total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a feature of the secondary sector?

Answer: C. Extraction of minerals directly from nature — Extraction of minerals from nature belongs to the primary sector, not the secondary sector.

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Which sector is called the primary sector of the Indian economy?

A. Agriculture and allied activities ✓
B. Banking and insurance
C. Manufacturing industries
D. Transport and communication

Answer: A. Agriculture and allied activities
The primary sector includes activities that use natural resources directly, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing, and forestry.

What does GDP stand for?

A. General Domestic Production
B. Gross Domestic Product ✓
C. Great Development Plan
D. Gross Distribution of Products

Answer: B. Gross Domestic Product
GDP means Gross Domestic Product, which is the total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year.

Although the service sector contributes the most to GDP, why does the primary sector still employ many people?

A. Agriculture uses more machines than other sectors
B. Many people depend on farming for livelihood even with low productivity ✓
C. The service sector does not create any income
D. Industrial jobs are banned in India

Answer: B. Many people depend on farming for livelihood even with low productivity
A large number of people work in agriculture because many households depend on it for employment, even though productivity and income are often low.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the secondary sector?

A. Converting raw materials into finished goods
B. Manufacturing and construction
C. Extraction of minerals directly from nature ✓
D. Processing agricultural products

Answer: C. Extraction of minerals directly from nature
Extraction of minerals from nature belongs to the primary sector, not the secondary sector.

A student says, 'The tertiary sector is less important because it does not produce goods.' Which is the best response?

A. Correct, services are not part of the economy
B. Incorrect, services help production, trade, transport, communication, and income generation ✓
C. Correct, only agriculture matters in the economy
D. Incorrect, the tertiary sector produces only raw materials

Answer: B. Incorrect, services help production, trade, transport, communication, and income generation
The tertiary sector supports the economy by providing essential services that help other sectors function and also contributes significantly to GDP.

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