Class 9 Social Science - ODISHA
People as Resource
The chapter 'People as Resource' in Class 9 Social Science explores how population can be transformed into a productive asset rather than a liability through investment in education, training, and healthcare. For Odisha BSE board exams, this chapter is crucial as it forms the foundation of economics, teaching students about human capital formation, the difference between economic and non-economic activities, and the critical issues of unemployment and poverty in India, especially drawing parallels with rural and urban settings.
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Human Capital
The stock of skill and productive knowledge embodied in people, acquired through education, training, and healthcare.
Economic Activities
Activities that add value to the national income and are divided into three sectors: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Unemployment
A situation where people who are willing to work at the prevailing wage rate cannot find jobs, including seasonal and disguised forms.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
A significant Indian government initiative providing elementary education to all children aged 6-14 in a mission mode.
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Board Exam Info
In the Odisha BSE Class 9 examinations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Questions frequently include short-answer questions on disguised unemployment, difference 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 economic and non-economic activities?
Economic activities add value to the national income and involve monetary gain, like a doctor treating patients in a hospital. Non-economic activities are performed for personal consumption or altruism, like a mother cooking food for her own family.
What is disguised unemployment?
Disguised unemployment happens when more people are engaged in a job than actually required. If some workers are removed, total production does not decrease; this is very common in Indian agriculture.
How does education turn a person into a resource?
Education enhances individual productivity, opens up better employment opportunities, contributes to higher national income, and improves overall societal well-being.
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