Explain how public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation.
The public sector contributes to the economic development of a nation in the following ways:
- It promotes rapid economic development through creation and expansion of infrastructure.
- It creates employment opportunities.
- It contributes to the human development index via health and educational services.
- It ensure equality of income, wealth and thus, a balanced regional development.
- It ensures easy availability of goods at affordable prices.
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:-
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) - Q:-
Analyse the role of credit for development.
Recently Viewed Questions of Class 10 Social Science - Understanding Economic Development
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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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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 - Q:-
A study in Ahmedabad found that out of 15,00,000 workers in the city, 11,00,000
worked in the unorganised sector. The total income of the city in this year (1997-1998) was Rs 60,000 million. Out of this Rs 32,000 million was generated in the organised sector. Present this data as a table. What kind of ways should be thought of for generating more employment in the city? - Q:-
A research scholar looked at the working people in the city of Surat and found the following.
Place of work
Nature of employment
Percentage of working people
In offices and factories registered with the government
Organised
15
Own shops, office, clinics in marketplace with formal license
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15
People working on the street, construction workers, domestic workers
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20
Working in small workshops usually not registered with the government
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Complete the table. What is the percentage of workers in the unorganised sector in this city?
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Discuss and fill the following table giving one example each from your area.
Well-Managed Organisation
Badly-Managed Organisation
Public sector
Private sector
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“Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian
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What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act 1986?
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Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each?
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How does money solve the problem of double coincidence of wants? Explain with example of your own.
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