Get Set
Question 1
Name the states of north-east India which are moderately populated.
Answer
Assam and Tripura
Question 2
The states which are part of the northern plains are densely populated. True or false?
Answer
True
Question 3
Name two states which have the maximum rural population.
Answer
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Question 4
Name the state that have maximum urban population.
Answer
Maharashtra
Question 5
Name the states that have sex ratio up to 900 females per 1000 males.
Answer
Haryana and Punjab
Quick Quiz 1
Question 1
The education and skills of human beings enable them to convert raw materials into useful articles. True or False?
Answer
True
Question 2
Define human skills.
Answer
The capacity and capability of human beings to produce useful goods is known as human skills.
Question 3
The fertile plains of India have ............... density of population.
Answer
high
Question 4
About (70/30) per cent of the population in India live in towns and cities.
Answer
30 per cent
Question 5
Name the state with the lowest sex ratio.
Answer
Haryana, with a sex ratio of 879/1000 is the state with the lowest sex ratio.
Fill in the blanks with words from the brackets
Question 1
Nowadays, more emphasis is given to human ............... (skills/resources) than their numbers.
Answer
Nowadays, more emphasis is given to human skills than their numbers.
Question 2
In 2011, the density of population of India was ............... (382/250) persons per square kilometre.
Answer
In 2011, the density of population of India was 382 persons per square kilometre.
Question 3
The sex ratio of India ............... (increased/decreased) between 1901 and 2011.
Answer
The sex ratio of India decreased between 1901 and 2011.
Question 4
People who have education, training and sufficient work experience are called ............... (skilled/unskilled) human resources.
Answer
People who have education, training and sufficient work experience are called skilled human resources.
Read the clues and write the answers
Question 1
An area that has sparse population
Answer
Hilly Area
Question 2
The number of females per 1000 males
Answer
Sex ratio
Question 3
The life expectancy at birth in 2011
Answer
65
Question 4
A labourer is an example of this
Answer
Unskilled Human Resources
Give reasons for the following
Question 1
Human beings are the most important resource on the earth.
Answer
Human beings have the capability to discover, exploit, develop and convert natural resources into useful articles. Thus, they add value to the natural resources and hence are the most important resource on the earth.
Question 2
The death rate has gone down while the life expectancy at birth has increased.
Answer
The death rate has gone down while the life expectancy at birth has increased because of better public health, prevention of infectious diseases and availability of modern medical techniques in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Answer these questions
Question 1(a)
Define Human Resources.
Answer
The people living in a country or region are called the human resources.
Question 1(b)
Mention two factors on which human skills depend.
Answer
Two factors on which human skills depend are:
- The people must be literate. They should posses technical, vocational and professional skills.
- The people should be provided with proper environment and machines to work effectively.
Question 2(a)
Name the states where about half of the total population of India live.
Answer
The states where about half of the total population of India live are:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Andhra Pradesh
Question 2(b)
What are the factors responsible for moderate density of population in an area?
Answer
The factors responsible for moderate density of population in an area are:
- Moderate Rainfall
- Comparatively less fertile soil
Question 3(a)
Mention two factors responsible for low and declining sex ratio in India.
Answer
Two factors responsible for low and declining sex ratio in India are:
- Males get preferential treatment, while females are neglected. This results in higher female mortality.
- Female infanticide is practised
Question 3(b)
Name the state with the highest sex ratio.
Answer
Kerala.
Question 4(a)
Name two components that help in the growth and development of human resources.
Answer
Two components that help in the growth and development of human resources are:
- Health
- Education
Question 4(b)
How does education help in the development of human resources?
Answer
Education is a very important and essential component of human development. The capability of human beings improves, when they are properly and suitably educated. The investment in educating the people can make or convert them into rich human resources. The educated persons can suitably contribute to the growth and development of family, society and country. Education can help people to make better use of natural resources and convert the raw materials into wealth.
Question 5(a)
Why have the central and state governments started to lay emphasis on skill development?
Answer
The central and state governments started to lay emphasis on skill development of the youths so as to help them secure a better livelihood. Only skilled work force can effectively use the natural resources in a systematic and proper manner.
Question 5(b)
Mention three impacts of skilled human resources on socio-economic development in India.
Answer
Three impacts of skilled human resources on socio-economic development in India are:
- They have the capability and capacity to use the natural resources in the best possible way.
- They can develop techniques for the sustainable use of various natural resources.
- The skilled people can establish industries, which not only helps in economic growth, but also create employment opportunities for others.