Economics Practice Quiz 29

Q1.Why do many casual workers in the urban service sector, such as painters or plumbers, often earn very little or not find work everyday?

A. They lack necessary skills. B. They prefer working part-time. C. They do not have better opportunities. D. They are overqualified for the jobs.

Q2.What is a key characteristic that distinguishes the underemployment discussed in the text from visible unemployment?

A. It only affects the agricultural sector. B. It is clearly visible and easily identifiable. C. It is hidden and not immediately apparent. D. It leads to a complete cessation of work.

Q3.What aspect of the primary sector is to be observed over a span of forty years (1977-78 to 2017-18)?

A. Its contribution to industrial output and exports B. Its share in Gross Value Added (GVA) and employment C. Its impact on technological advancements and innovation D. Its role in urban migration and infrastructure development

Q4.In the case of Laxmi with her two-hectare plot of unirrigated land, what solution is suggested to increase her employment and productivity?

A. Providing her with advanced farming machinery B. Constructing a well for irrigation with government or bank support C. Relocating her family to a more fertile region D. Training her in non-agricultural skills

Q5.After irrigating her land, which second crop is Laxmi expected to take during the rabi season, as per the example provided?

A. Rice B. Maize C. Wheat D. Pulses

Q6.According to the text's example, how much employment can one hectare of wheat cultivation provide, including sowing, watering, and fertilising?

A. One person for 100 days B. Two people for 50 days C. Three people for 30 days D. Four people for 25 days

Q7.What significant issue continues to be prevalent in agriculture, as highlighted by the discussion in the provided text?

A. Lack of modern farming techniques B. Considerable underemployment C. Excessive use of chemical fertilisers D. Insufficient government subsidies

Q8.What problem in the agricultural sector can be reduced by constructing new dams and canals for irrigation?

A. Overproduction B. Land degradation C. Underemployment D. High input costs

Q9.What type of government investment is suggested to provide productive employment to farmers and others in services like transport or trade?

A. Subsidies for luxury goods B. Investment in transportation and storage of crops, or better rural roads C. Funding for urban infrastructure projects D. Grants for international trade agreements

Q10.Besides water, what essential items does a poor farmer like Laxmi need to cultivate land?

A. Advanced satellite imagery and drones B. Seeds, fertilisers, agricultural equipment, and pumpsets C. High-speed internet and digital marketing tools D. Imported exotic crop varieties

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Economics Practice Quiz 29