What do you understand by disguised unemployment? Explain with an example
each from the urban and rural areas.
Disguised unemployment is a kind of unemployment in which people seem to be employed but are actually unemployed. This is the situation of underemployment, where people are apparently working but all of them are made to work less than their potential. This situation is also known as hidden
unemployment. Such situation arises when more people are engaged in a work than required. For example:
* In rural areas, this type of unemployment is often seen in the agriculture sector. Here, if in a family five members are working on a same piece of land and that land only requires three workers then the extra two workers are said to be in a situation of disguised unemployment.
* In urban areas, this type of unemployment can be seen mostly in services sector where workers like painters, plumbers , electricians are unable to find work on a daily basis and work less than their potential.
Popular Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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The following table shows the proportion of adults (aged 15-49 years) whose BMI
is below normal (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) in India. It is based on a survey of various
states for the year 2015-16. Look at the table and answer the following questions.(i) Compare the nutritional level of people in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh.
(ii) Can you guess why around one-fifth of people in the country are undernourished even though it is argued that there is enough food in the country? Describe in your own words. - Q:-
Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.
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Workers are exploited in the unorganised sector. Do you agree with this view? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
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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.
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Why is the issue of sustainability important for development?
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For each of the items given in Table 1.6, find out which country is at the top and
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Critically examine the progress of the consumer movement in India?
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Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.
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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)
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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Compare the employment conditions prevailing in the organised and unorganised
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Fill in the blanks:
- Majority of the credit needs of the __________households are met from informal sources.
- __________costs of borrowing increase the debt-burden.
- __________issues currency notes on behalf of the Central Government.
- Banks charge a higher interest rate on loans than what they offer on __________.
- _________is an asset that the borrower owns and uses as a guarantee until the loan is repaid to the lender.
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How are the activities in the economy classified on the basis of employment conditions?
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The following tables gives the GDP in Rupees (Crores) by the three sectors:
Year
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
1950
80,000
19,000
39,000
2000
3,14,000
2,80,000
5,55,000
i. Calculate the share of the three sectors in GDP for 1950 and 2000.
ii. Show the data as a bar diagram similar to Graph 2 in the chapter.
iii. What conclusions can we draw from the bar graph?
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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.
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Say True or False.
- COPRA applies only to goods.
- India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
- When a consumer feels that he has been exploited, he must file a case in the District Consumer Court.
- It is worthwhile to move to consumer courts only if the damages incurred are of high value.
- Hallmark is the certification maintained for standardisation of jewellry.
- The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
- A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.
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Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
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Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.
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Service sector in India employs two different kinds of people. Who are these?
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Find the odd one out and say why.
(i) Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter
(ii) Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, lawyer
(iii) Postman, cobbler, soldier, police constable
(iv) MTNL, Indian Railways, Air India, Jet Airways, All India Radio
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