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Economics Practice Quiz 108
10 questions · 12 minutes
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Q1.Which of the following is an example of a tertiary activity?
Explanation: Transport, trade, banking, insurance, and advertising as examples of tertiary activities.
Q2.What is the definition of food security?
Explanation: The text defines food security as existing when all people, at all times, have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
Q3.What is the ultimate aim of agricultural development?
Explanation: The ultimate aim of agricultural development is to increase food security.
Q4.How many crops does Munna Lal normally grow in a year?
Explanation: He grows at least two crops in a year which are normally wheat or rice and pulses.
Q5.What method does Munna Lal use for ploughing his field?
Explanation: Munna Lal takes a tractor on rent for ploughing his field, though some friends still use bullocks.
Q6.What does Munna Lal sell in the cooperative store located in the nearby town?
Explanation: Munna Lal sells milk in the cooperative store located in the nearby town.
Q7.What advice does the co-operative society provide to Munna Lal?
Explanation: The co-operative society advises him on the type of fodder for his animals, safety measures to protect the health of the livestock, and artificial insemination.
Q8.Why do majority of farmers sell their produce even when the market is not favourable?
Explanation: Since majority of the farmers do not have storage facilities, they are forced to sell the produce even when the market is not favourable to them.
Q9.From where does Munna Lal sometimes take credit to buy HYV seeds and implements?
Explanation: Sometimes he takes credit from a bank or the agricultural co-operative society to buy HYV seeds and implements.
Q10.What do secondary activities or manufacturing do?
Explanation: Secondary activities or manufacturing change raw materials into products of more value to people.
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