Class 9 Social Science - CBSE
People as Resource
The chapter 'People as Resource' explains how population can be turned into an asset for the economy rather than a liability through education, health, and skill development. It discusses the difference between economic activities (market and non-market) and the division of work between men and women. For CBSE Class 9 Economics board exams, this chapter is crucial as it forms the base for understanding human capital, unemployment, and poverty in India, often fetching direct conceptual questions and case-based problems.
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People as Resource
A way of referring to a country's working population in terms of their existing productive skills and abilities.
Human Capital Formation
When the existing 'human resource' is further developed by becoming more educated and healthy, it is called human capital formation.
Economic Activities
Activities that add value to the national income, categorized into primary (agriculture), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services) sectors.
Unemployment
A situation where people who are willing to work at the prevailing wage rates cannot find jobs, including seasonal and disguised unemployment in rural areas.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
A significant time-bound initiative by the central government to provide elementary education to all children aged 6-14 years.
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Board Exam Info
In CBSE Class 9 Economics, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 6 marks. Common question types include short-answer questions differentiating between disguised and seasonal unemployment, distinguishing between economic and non-economic activities, and long-answer questions explaining the role of education and health in human capital formation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between disguised unemployment and seasonal unemployment?
In disguised unemployment, more people are employed in an activity than required (common in agriculture where removing some workers won't reduce output). Seasonal unemployment happens when people fail to get jobs during certain months of the year, particularly in the agricultural off-season.
How does education help in the development of a country?
Education increases national income, cultural richness, and the efficiency of governance. It opens new horizons, provides aspirations, and develops values, turning a population into a productive human resource.
Why are women employed in low-paid work compared to men?
Due to historical and social reasons, women generally have lower education and skill levels compared to men, which restricts them to unorganized sectors with low wages and lack of job security.
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