Question 1 - True or False - Chapter 2 Class 9 Economics - People as Resource - Economics

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The positive aspect of a large population is huge human resources. 
2. Unemployment has a detrimental impact on the overall growth of an economy.
3. Manufacturing is an activity in the primary sector.
4. Education adds to the quality of labor.

Options:

1. I and IV are true
2. Only I is true
3. I, II and IV are true
4. II and IV are true

Answer :

So the correct answer is (c) - I, II, and IV are true.

Explanation

Let’s check all the statements

• Statement I - The positive aspect of a large population is huge human resources, which is true .
• Statement II - Unemployment has a detrimental impact on the overall growth of an economy, which is true .
• Statement III - Manufacturing is an activity of the primary sector, which is false because manufacturing is an activity of the secondary sector.
• Statement IV - Education adds to the quality of labor, which is true .

Thus, option ‘c’ is correct.