Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development - Chapter Sectors of the Indian Economy NCERT Solutions | How are the activities in the economy cl

Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.

Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.

For each of the sectors that we came across in this chapter why should one focus on employment and GDP? Could there be other issues which should be examined? Discuss.

“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
economy.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.

Fill in the blanks using the correct option given in the bracket:

(i) Employment in the service sector _________ increased to the same extent as production. (has / has not)
(ii) Workers in the _________ sector do not produce goods. (tertiary agricultural)                                                                                                         (iii) Most of the workers in the _________ sector enjoy job security. (organised / unorganised)
(iv) A _________ proportion of labourers in India are working in the unorganised sector. (large / small)
(v) Cotton is a _________ product and cloth is a _________ product. (natural / manufactured)
(vi) The activities in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors are _________. (independent / interdependent)

Give a few examples of public sector activities and explain why the government
has taken them up.

Using examples from your area compare and contrast that activities and functions
of private and public sectors.

What do you understand by disguised unemployment? Explain with an example
each from the urban and rural areas.

Service sector in India employs two different kinds of people. Who are these?

Development of a country can generally be determined by
(i) its per capita income
(ii) its average literacy level
(iii) health status of its people
(iv) all the above

In situations with high risks, credit might create further problems for the borrower. Explain?

What do you understand by globalisation? Explain in your own words.

Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples.

Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of
human development than India?
(i) Bangladesh
(ii) Sri Lanka
(iii) Nepal
(iv) Pakistan

How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with example of your own.

What was the reason for putting barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment by the Indian government? Why did it wish to remove these barriers?

What factors gave birth to the consumer movement in India? Trace its evolution?

Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of
these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000
and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?
(i) Rs 7500
(ii) Rs 3000
(iii) Rs 2000
(iv) Rs 6000

How do banks mediate between those who have surplus money and those who need money?

What are the reasons why the banks might not be willing to lend to certain borrowers?

 Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each?

Say True or False.

1. COPRA applies only to goods.
2. India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
3. When a consumer feels that he has been exploited, he must file a case in the District Consumer Court.
4. It is worthwhile to move to consumer courts only if the damages incurred are of high value.
5. Hallmark is the certification maintained for standardisation of jewellry.
6. The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
7. A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.

Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?

Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of
these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000
and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?
(i) Rs 7500
(ii) Rs 3000
(iii) Rs 2000
(iv) Rs 6000

By what means can the consumers express their solidarity?

Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with
your own examples related to development.

Fill in the blanks.
Indian buyers have a greater choice of goods than they did two decades back. This is closely associated with the process of ______________. Markets in India are selling goods produced in many other countries. This means there is increasing ______________ with other countries. Moreover, the rising number of brands that we see in the markets might be produced by MNCs in India. MNCs are investing in India because _____________. While consumers have more choices in the market, the effect of rising _______________ and ______________has meant greater ________________among the producers.

What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
 

Mention a few factors which cause the exploitation of consumers.