CBSE Questions for Class 12 Commerce Economics Employment: Growth,Informalisation And Other Issues Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

Which of the following is / are a cause(s) of frictional unemployment?
  • Non-availability of work due to strike and lockout.
  • Temporary unemployment due to change over in job.
  • Both
  • None
Structural unemployment is mainly due to ________.
  • structural changes in the economy
  • technological development
  • growth in GDP
  • population explosion
NSSO stands for _________.
  • National Sample Survey Organization
  • National Sectors Standard Organization
  • National Sample Sectors Organization
  • None of these
In terms of GDP, the share of primary sector in 2003 was about ___ percent.
  • 20
  • 25
  • 50
  • 55
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  • over utilization of resources
  • unemployment of resources
  • best utilisation of resources
  • full employment of resources
This kind of Underemployment is hidden in contrast to someone who does not have a job and is clearly visible as unemployed. It is also called _______
  • Seasonal employment
  • Disguised unemployment
  • Unstable employment
  • Less employment
Employment in the service sector increased to the same extent as production.
  • True
  • False
Voluntary unemployment refers to ___________.
  • labour preferring leisure 
  • non-availability of jobs
  • improper adjustment between demand and supply
  • people seeking employment of their own accord
In terms of GDP the share of tertiary sector in 2003 is _________.
  • between 20 per cent to 30 per cent
  • between 30 per cent to 40 per cent
  • between 50 per cent to 60 per cent
  • 70 per cent
Which among the following statements is/are true about MGNREGA 2005?
  • MGNREGA ensures Right to work
  • 100 days of guaranteed employment in a year is provided by the government.
  • If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it will give unemployment allowances to the people.
  • All of the above
The base period should be ________ period.
  • Abnormal
  • Normal
  • Unnatural
  • None of above
The main reasons for growing unemployment is____.
  • massive computerization
  • rapid population growth
  • illiteracy
  • defective education policy
The secondary sector is also called __________
  • Organised sector
  • Service sector
  • Industrial sector
  • Public sector
It has been noted from the histories of many, now developed, countries that at initial stages of development ____________ sector was the most important sector of economic activity.
  • Public
  • Tertiary
  • Secondary
  • Primary
The____________is characterized by small and scattered units which are largely outside the control of the government.
  • Primary sector
  • Organised Sector
  • Unorganised Sector
  • Tertiary Sector
Choose the odd one out from the following:
  • Tourist Guide
  • Dhobi
  • Tailor
  • Potter
___________ is the total sum of the value of the final goods and services of the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors of the economy of a country produced during a year.
  • Gross income
  • Gross Domestic Product
  • Net Domestic Product
  • Net income
Which of the following is the condition of underemployment?
  • No recognition from the government
  • People are lazy to work
  • Less number of jobs
  • Highly skilled people working for low paying jobs
Which of the following sector contributes the most towards the GDP in India?
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
  • None of the above
This economist termed continuous exploitation of economic resources as "Economic drain".
  • Kautilya
  • Amartya Sen
  • Dababhai Naoroji
  • D.R. Gadgil
Under which range, India lies in terms of Nominal GDP?
  • 1 to 5
  • 6 to 10
  • 10 to 15
  • None of the above
Sir Charles Wood's Despatch on Educational reform led to the establishment of first three universities in India.they were established during the year _____________.
  • 1854
  • 1857
  • 1858
  • 1904
When was the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" passed?
  • 2001
  • 2003
  • 2005
  • 2007
Which of the following is an activity related the unorganized sector?
  • An engineer drawing a rough sketch of a dam
  • A small or marginal farmer
  • A lecturer teaching in a college
  • A doctor treating a patient in a hospital
Who is responsible for measuring the GDP in India?
  • State government
  • Central government
  • World bank with the help of the central government
  • Central government with the help of state governments and union territories
NREGA stands for ____________.
  • New Revolution Employment Guarantee Act
  • National Rural Exchange Guarantee Act
  • National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
  • National Regional Employment Guarantee Act
Underemployment is also called ___________.
  • Technological unemployment
  • Disguised unemployment
  • Seasonal unemployment
  • Educated unemployment
Till 2000, which sector has been the largest employer?
  • Service sector.
  • Primary sector.
  • Secondary sector.
  • Tertiary sector.
In how many districts was the plan of 'Right to work' initially implemented?
  • $$200$$
  • $$300$$
  • $$400$$
  • $$500$$
What was the objective of NREGA 2005?
  • Increase production in agriculture
  • To provide food security
  • Guaranteed 100 days of employment
  • Provide health facilities
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