Sectors of the Indian Economy
Class 10 · Social Science · 36 Questions
Explain the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary sectors using examples other than those mentioned in the text.
Classify the following list of occupations under primary, secondary and tertiary sectors: Tailor, Basket weaver, Flower cultivator, Milk vendor, Fishermen, Priest, Courier, Workers in match factory, Moneylender, Gardener, Potter, Bee-keeper, Astronaut, Call centre employee.
Students in a school are often classified into primary and secondary or junior and senior. What is the criterion that is used? Do you think this is a useful classification? Discuss.
What does the history of developed countries indicate about the shifts that have taken place between sectors?
Correct and arrange the important aspects for calculating GDP from this Jumble: To count goods and services we add the numbers that are produced. We count all those that were produced in the last five years. Since we shouldn’t leave out anything we add up all these goods and services.
Discuss with your teacher how you could calculate the total value of a good or service by using the method of value added at each stage.
Which was the largest producing sector in 1977–78?
Which is the largest producing sector in 2017–18?
Can you say which sector has grown the most over forty years?
Compare and contrast the changes in India with the pattern that was observed for developed countries. What kind of changes between sectors were desired but did not happen in India?
Why should we be worried about underemployment?
Why do you think MGNREGA 2005 is referred to as ‘Right to work’?
Imagine that you are the village head. In that capacity suggest some activities that you think should be taken up under this Act that would also increase the income of people? Discuss.
How would income and employment increase if farmers were provided with irrigation and marketing facilities?
In what ways can employment be increased in urban areas?
Talk to someone who has a regular job in the organised sector and another who works in the unorganised sector. Compare and contrast their working conditions in all aspects.
How would you distinguish between organised and unorganised sectors? Explain in your own words.
Fill in the blanks using the correct option given in the bracket:
Match the following:
Find the odd one out and say why.