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What primarily contributes to higher incomes in a population?
What primarily contributes to higher incomes in a population?
- Lower costs of living
- Government subsidies
- Inheritance and wealth transfer
- Higher productivity from education and health (correct)
How can a growing population be transformed into a productive asset?
How can a growing population be transformed into a productive asset?
- By relying solely on automation in industries
- By reducing workforce training programs
- By investing in human capital through education and health (correct)
- By increasing the retirement age
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of human capital?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of human capital?
- Spending on education and health services (correct)
- Encouragement of urbanization
- Utilization of natural resources
- Investment in machinery and tools
What is a potential benefit of training workers in modern technology?
What is a potential benefit of training workers in modern technology?
In the story of Sakal, what role does he play in his household?
In the story of Sakal, what role does he play in his household?
Which of the following activities would be categorized as an economic activity?
Which of the following activities would be categorized as an economic activity?
What describes the employment characteristics in the informal sector?
What describes the employment characteristics in the informal sector?
Which factor is majorly responsible for determining an individual's earnings in the market?
Which factor is majorly responsible for determining an individual's earnings in the market?
Which sector do activities like teaching and medicine primarily attract individuals?
Which sector do activities like teaching and medicine primarily attract individuals?
What is a major challenge faced by women in the workforce based on the given information?
What is a major challenge faced by women in the workforce based on the given information?
What is meant by 'human capital formation'?
What is meant by 'human capital formation'?
How does India's Green Revolution illustrate the concept of human capital?
How does India's Green Revolution illustrate the concept of human capital?
What does the term 'people as resource' emphasize?
What does the term 'people as resource' emphasize?
Why is investment in human capital considered beneficial?
Why is investment in human capital considered beneficial?
Which factor is NOT a component of human capital as described?
Which factor is NOT a component of human capital as described?
What was Vilas forced to do to support his family?
What was Vilas forced to do to support his family?
What do investments in human resources aim to achieve?
What do investments in human resources aim to achieve?
Which sector includes activities like agriculture and fishing?
Which sector includes activities like agriculture and fishing?
How does Total Productivity influence economic growth?
How does Total Productivity influence economic growth?
What is an example of an activity in the tertiary sector?
What is an example of an activity in the tertiary sector?
What motivates poor people to engage in various activities?
What motivates poor people to engage in various activities?
Which sector is the most labor-absorbing among the options listed?
Which sector is the most labor-absorbing among the options listed?
What is a significant trend in the tertiary sector mentioned in the content?
What is a significant trend in the tertiary sector mentioned in the content?
What was the family's decision regarding one of their sons?
What was the family's decision regarding one of their sons?
How did families in the village meet their basic needs?
How did families in the village meet their basic needs?
Study Notes
Overview of People as Resource
- Population viewed as an economic asset when invested through education, training, and health services.
- Human capital consists of the skills and knowledge that improve productivity.
- Investment in human capital can yield higher economic returns similar to investment in physical capital.
Economic Contribution of Population
- Population recognized as a 'human resource' contributing to Gross National Product (GNP).
- Viewing population positively encourages focus on productivity, not just challenges like food and education needs.
- Human capital formation enhances the productive capacity of the workforce.
Case Studies: Sakal and Vilas
- Sakal benefited from education, enhancing labor quality, leading to higher productivity and income.
- Vilas, lacking education, remained in low-skill, low-income jobs, illustrating the impact of human capital on economic opportunities.
Economic Activities Classification
- Economic activities categorized into three sectors:
- Primary Sector: Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining.
- Secondary Sector: Manufacturing industries.
- Tertiary Sector: Services like trade, transportation, and education.
Importance of Education and Skills
- Education enhances the ability to utilize economic opportunities effectively.
- Women face challenges like low education and job security, resulting in lower wages compared to men.
- Higher education and skills enable women to earn wages comparable to men, especially in organized sectors like teaching and medicine.
Economic Status of Women
- Many women work in sectors without job security and basic facilities.
- The labor market often forces poor individuals, including women, into any available work to meet subsistence needs.
- Lack of options and irregular income characterize employment within the informal sector.
Collective Community Efforts
- Villages can thrive when families work together, meet needs through self-sufficiency, and pursue education, such as sending members to vocational training.
- Community development relies on collective investment in education and skills for agricultural advancements.
New Economic Opportunities
- Emerging sectors like biotechnology and information technology demonstrate growth in labor-absorbing industries in the tertiary sector.
- Investments in education and training help adapt to evolving market demands and job opportunities.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the chapter 'People as Resource', highlighting the significance of population as a potential resource for economic growth. It discusses India's Green Revolution as a case study, demonstrating how enhanced knowledge and technology lead to improved productivity.
