Recent questions tagged economics 9th

Description : decrease in imr of a country signifies -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Infant Mortality rate is the deaths of children below the age of year 1 per 1000 births. Therefore, if IMR reduces, life expectancy increases.

Description : which one of the following is considered important to create a ‘virtuous cycle’ by the parents? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : the one that is considered important to create a virtuous cycle by the parents is to take care of the health and education of the children.

Description : nutritional level of food energy is expressed in the form of -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Food energy is expressed in calories or joules. A calorie is the amount of energy required at one atmosphere of pressure to raise the temperature of 1 g of water from 14.5°C to 15.5°C (NRC, 1981).

Description : What is the full form of NSSO ? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The Full form of NSSO is National Sample Survey Office. It is an organization under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation of the Government of India

Description : Why were the poverty alleviation programmes not successful in most parts of India? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The poverty alleviation programmes not successful in most part of India because you know that there's so much corruption in our country and lot of peoples are corrupted like our politicians ... programmes are not successful they are not implemented correctly on those Areas where that is needed.

Description : Mention the two planks on which the current anti-poverty strategy of the government is based. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The current anti-poverty strategy of the government is based broadly on two boards, being, promotion of economic growth and targeted anti-poverty programmes.

Description : How the policies of the colonial government were responsible for poverty in India? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Colonial government were responsible for poverty in India because there was low level of economic development under the British. The policies of colonial government ruined traditional handicrafts and ... development of industries like textiles. The low rate of growth persisted until the 1980s.

Description : What is meant by ‘ Vulnerability’ to poverty? Which economic categories are more vulnerable to poverty in India. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Economic categories more vulnerable to poverty in India: Schedule tribes, urban casual labourers, rural agriculture labourers, scheduled castes are major economic groups, which are more vulnerable to poverty ... tribes contribute to 51% of poverty in India which average Indian poverty ratio is 26.

Description : Give the main features of REGP. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : As an anti-poverty measure Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP) was launched in 1995. The feature of REGP are (i) Creation of self-employment opportunities in rural areas and towns. (ii) Creation of 25 Lakh new jobs under the tenth five year plan.

Description : Describe in brief the important poverty alleviation programmes undertaken by the Government of India. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Poverty Alleviation Programmes of India: The important poverty alleviation programmes which are in operation in rural and urban areas are: (i) Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana (PMRY): PMRY was ... overlapping of schemes. Therefore, the major emphasis in recent years is on their proper monitoring.

Description : Give a brief account of inter- state disparities of poverty in India. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : In 20 states and union territories, the poverty ratio is below the average national ratio. There is a significant decline in poverty in Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir. Bihar and Odisha continue to be the two of the poorest states of India with 33.7% and 32.6$ respectively.

Description : Describe the global poverty trends. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The proportion of people in developing countries living in extreme economic poverty i.e. on less than $ 1 per day as defined by World Bank has fallen from 28% in 1990 to 21% in 2001. ... Poverty has resurfaced in some of the former socialist countries like Russia, where it was non-existent earlier.

Description : Social exclusion can be both a cause as well as consequence of poverty. Explain. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Poverty must be seen in terms of the poor having to live only in a poor surrounding with other poor people, excluded from enjoying social equality of better off ’ people in better surroundings. ... opportunities. Social exclusion thus, can be both a cause as well as a consequence of poverty.

Description : Why is this family vulnerable? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Examples of circumstances that might lead to vulnerability are poverty, single parenting, unemployment, relationship problems, illness, frequent family relocation, family violence, alcohol and other drug use, racism and other forms of discrimination, and social isolation.

Description : Why do you think his wife is paid less for the same job? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The women employed in low paid work because of the following reasons: A majority of women in the country are less educated than men, thus they are primarily working as unskilled labor and thus get fewer wages. They mainly work in the unorganized sector where they get low wages.

Description : Who in this family belongs to the poorest of the poor category? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Women, female infants and elderly are considered to the poorest of the poor.

Description : What kind of poverty does Sivaraman suffer from? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : It is observed that female infants, women and elderly members are not given equal access to resources available to the family. So, they are also called poorest of the poor. The family of Sivaraman, a rural ... as an example of such a family. ... His children do not attend school due to poverty.

Description : What kind of poverty and unemployment does Ram saran suffer from -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Unemployment If the labour force is idle and unutilised due to unemployment, the level of income is reduced and the unemployed persons cannot afford even the essentials of life, leading to poverty.

Description : What are the other aspects of poverty mentioned in the paragraph? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : This economic definition of poverty encompasses a standard of living filled with deprivation, malnutrition, poor sanitation, lack of access to safe drinking water, education, health care and other social services, and no survival safety net.

Description : How much should he earn per month to be above the poverty line? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The BPL census of 1992 used an income criterion to determine poverty with the annual income cut-off fixed at Rs. 11,000 per household. The BPL Census of 1997 was conducted in two stages. First, some families were excluded on the basis of certain criteria.

Description : Why do you think Ram Saran is below the poverty line? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Thirty-three year old Ram Saran works as a daily-wage labourer in a wheat flour mill near Ranchi in Jharkhand. He manages to earn around ` 1,500 a month when he finds employment, which is ... are a luxury. The younger kids are undernourished. They have no access to healthcare when they fall ill.

Description : What is the problem with poverty estimation through the income and consumption method? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : No, the present methodology of poverty estimation is not appropriate because it takes into account only the basic needs of food, clothing, fuel etc. But the quality of these basic necessities is the lowest quality available.

Description : How is the poverty line estimated in India? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : There are different ways in which the poverty line in India can be estimated. Some of them are as follow: Income method: In this method, there is a certain minimum income. If the personal ... by using the expenditure of the person as a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, etc.

Description : LIST any 3 important causes of Poverty in India. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Causes of Poverty The low level of economic development under British colonial rule. The policies of the colonial government ruined and devasted all traditional handicrafts and discouraged the development of ... high fees and those getting educated are moving to other countries in search of jobs.

Description : Give one most responsible factor responsible for the reduction of poverty in each of the following states: (A) Punjab (B) Kerala (C)West Bengal (D) Andhra Pradesh -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The factor responsible are: (i)West Bengal - Poverty has been reduced through land reform measures. (ii)Kerala - Poverty has been reduced through human resource development. (iii)Punjab ... agricultural growth rate. Andhra Pradesh - Poverty has been reduced due to increase in agricultural produce

Description : Why have the results of the poverty alleviation programmes been mixed ? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The results of the poverty alleviation programmes have been mixed. One of the major reasons for less effectiveness is the lack of proper implementation and right targeting. ... Despite good intentions, the benefits of these schemes are not fully reached to the deserving poor.

Description : Define Seasonal Unemployment. Why is educated unemployment a peculiar problem in India? Explain -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Seasonal unemployment is a type of unemployment in which the employment offered to an individual is seasonal. One cannot get a job round the year . Educated unemployment is one of the peculiar problems in India as today more and more youth choose the same stream and most of them have a common goal.

Description : State five effects of unemployment. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : the five effects of unemployment are: a)it decreased the total national income . b)it brings poverty c)it decreased the total production. d)it makes a country economically backward e)it increases total population but decrease total income

Description : Mention any five steps taken in the 10th Five Year Plan to increase enrolment in higher education. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Steps in the tenth five year plan to increase enrolment in higher education are given below: 1. The plan is targeted at increasing facilities, quality, as well as adoption in the ... on technical education, 5. Aimed at establishing institutes, universities, for promoting higher studies.

Description : Describe five unfavourable effects of population growth in a country like India. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : 1) Unemployment : Rise in population and increase in automation decreases the number of job opportunities for people, this leads to poverty, illiteracy etc. 2) Pollution : Increase in ... biggest concern for population growth 5) Insufficient food : Food will become sparse as population increases

Description : Which age group is known as workforce population ? Explain the existing employment structure in the agricultural sector in India. Also explain major problems. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : People from 15 to 59 years are included in the work force population. Existing employment structure in the agricultural sector : (i) Employment structure is characterized by self- ... the agricultural sector which is more harmful because people themselves are unaware about their unemployment.

Description : How has Japan become a developed country despite being poor in natural resources? Explain. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Japan became a developed country despite being poor in natural resources : (i) They have invested in human resources. (ii) They import the required resources for their industries. (iii) Efficiency of the people has made the country rich.

Description : Why is human resource considered to be the best resource? Explain. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Human resource is considered to be the best resource because humans can make the best use of the resources if they have knowledge, education and technology to do so. ... In fact human resources are superior to other resources such as land and capital because they make use of land and capital.

Description : Human resources are an indispensable factor of production.'Justify. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Human resource is the indispensable factor of production. This is because :- 1)Land and other resources are specified, fixed or limited but human resources can be nurtured through education ... can bring change in other resources, while other resources cannot change or affect human resources

Description : Why does he visit the village every now and then? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : NEED ANSWER

Description : What are the 2 important aspects of human capital formation in the above case? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : (1) Expenditure on education It is the most effective way of increasing the productive workforce in the country. Education helps in living a standard and healthy life. It increases the ... regarding labour markets, education, health, etc. also becomes an important source of capital formation

Description : Which cycle of life is apparent in Sakal’s case? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : There was investment in Sakal's life in the form of education, health and training. Therefore, he later became an asset to the country and his income added value to the National Income. In this way, the virtuous cycle of life is apparent in Sakal's case.

Description : Do you think it's easy for Sakal’s parents to send Sakal to school? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The differences between the two friends Sakal and Vilas were (i) Vilas's father died when Vilas was two years old whereas Sakal was living with his parents. (ii) Sakal went to school but ... (v) The condition of Sakal and his family became better whereas Vilas and his family lived in poverty.

Description : What can be done to improve his condition? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : NEED ANSWER

Description : Why do you think his condition has deteriorated over the years? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : NEED ANSWER

Description : What are the issues in the life of Vilas? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The following are the issues in Vilas's life : 1. Unhealthy 2. Uneducated 3. Liability for the nation 4. Earns a meagre income 5. Very poor

Description : What cycle of life is apparent in Vilas’s case? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Vilas was uneducated and unhealthy. Therefore, he became a liability for the country and earned a meagre income which didn't add value to the national income. In this way, the vicious cycle of life is apparent in Vilas's case.

Description : What is the importance of education? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Proper and good education is very important for all of us. It facilitates quality learning all through the life among people of any age group, cast, creed, religion and region. It is the process of achieving knowledge, values, skills, beliefs, and moral habits.

Description : Suggest any three ways to transform population load into an asset. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The three ways to transform population load into an asset are: (i) To improve literacy rate: Education provides new aspirations and developed values of life. Education helps in ... education helps the people to get employment and therefore they contribute to the national income later on.

Description : What is the nature of unemployment in India? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : In India the incidence of unemployment is more pronounced in the rural areas. (ii) Disguised or perennial unemployment. (i) Seasonal Unemployment: Agriculture, though a principal occupation in the rural areas of the country, is seasonal in nature.

Description : Why did Japan emerge as a developed country in spite of its poor natural resource? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Japan became a developed country despite being poor in natural resources: (i) They have invested in human resources. (ii) They import the required resources for their industries. (iii) Efficiency of the ... has helped in the development. (v) They have invested in the field of health and education.

Description : List the demerits of increase in population. -Economics 9th

Last Answer : 1. Population reduces the Rate of Capital Formation 2. Higher Rate of Population requires more Investment 3. It reduces per Capita Availability of Capital 4. Adverse Effect on per Capital Income

Description : Explain the meaning of Physical Capital . Explain its two types with the help of suitable examples -Economics 9th

Last Answer : The physical capital is the variety of inputs required at every stage during production. Its types are as follows: Fixed Capital:Tools, machines, buildings can be used in production over many ... hand are called working capital. Unlike tools, machines and buildings,these are used up in production.

Description : What can be done so that more non-farming production activities can be started in villages? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : 1. More industries should be set up in rural areas. 2. Vocational courses should be introduced. 3. Villages should be well connected to cities to make availability of market easier. 4. ... . 5. Transport facilities should be improved to make the availability of raw materials and market easier.

Description : Define Green Revolution . How is the Green Revolution different from traditional farming? -Economics 9th

Last Answer : Green revolution means increase in agricultural production due to the introduction of modern technique. Green revolution is different from traditional farming because green revolution mean the ... But in traditional farming farmers depends on monsoons like rain fall for agricultural production.