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7 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Seasonal unemployment is found mostly in urban areas. Reason (R): In urban
areas, industries run only during certain seasons.

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is false, but R is true.

D. Both A and R are false.

8 Write the difference between disguised unemployment and seasonal unemployment. 2

9 What does ‘People as Resource’ mean? 2

10 Why are women less visible in the workforce? Explain with four points from your experience? 3

11 What are the measures taken by the government to improve literacy conditions in 3
India?
12 Read the case and answer the questions below: 1+1+2=4
Suresh and Anita live in the same village. Suresh owns a small farm and employs three
workers during the harvest season. Anita, on the other hand, wanted to become a nurse but
couldn’t pursue her education due to a lack of money. She now works at home and takes care
of her family. Though she is intelligent and hardworking, she doesn’t earn any income.
Q1. Identify and classify the types of activities Suresh and Anita are involved in.
Q2. How does this situation reflect the underutilization of human resources?
Q3. What steps can be taken to help people like Anita contribute to economic development?

13 Explain the various factors that affect the quality of population. 5

14 Observe the data below and answer the questions: 5

Year Literacy Rate (%)

1951 18.3

1981 43.6

2011 74.04

Q1. What trend do you observe in India’s literacy rate over the years?
Q2. How does improving literacy affect the economy?