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Human resource resides in the
- (a)knowledge
- (b)skills
- (c)motivation
- (d)all of the above
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all of the above
India: Human Resources
ICSE Class 8 Geography · Solutions for Goyal Brothers Prakashan Geography by Veena Bhargava Class 8 ICSE · 21 solved questions
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In India, in 2011 the rural population was about
- (a)28 — 30%
- (b)38 — 48%
- (c)48 — 68%
- (d)68 — 84%
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68 — 84%
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Factors which affect the distribution of population are
- (a)climate
- (b)topography
- (c)soil
- (d)all of the above
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all of the above
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Which of the following is an economic factor?
- (a)social customs
- (b)technical knowledge
- (c)industrial progress
- (d)capacity of inventions
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industrial progress
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Unskilled labour refers to a person who is
- (a)educated
- (b)energetic
- (c)not trained
- (d)experienced
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not trained
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The average population density of India (as per the census of 2011) is
- (a)440 persons/sq.km.
- (b)382 persons/sq.km.
- (c)121 persons/sq.km.
- (d)19 persons/sq.km.
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382 persons/sq.km.
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Which of the following statement/statements related to the distribution of Indian population is correct?
- (a)Out of 121 crore population, 83.3 crore people live in rural areas.
- (b)India has favourable sex ratio (as per the census of 2011).
- (c)Literacy rate of India is increasing.
- (d)Both (1) & (3)
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Both (1) & (3)
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Which of the following is the most populous city in India?
- (a)Chennai
- (b)Kolkata
- (c)Mumbai
- (d)Delhi
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Mumbai
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WHO stands for
- (a)Wealth Home Organization
- (b)World Health Orientation
- (c)World Health Organization
- (d)Washington Health Organization
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World Health Organization
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Skilled human resource refers to those,
- (a)who perform any specific work with efficiency.
- (b)who are well educated & trained.
- (c)who are experienced & devoted to their fields.
- (d)All the above.
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All the above.
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The training which improves the production and efficiency of workforce is called
- (a)job training
- (b)vocational training
- (c)legal training
- (d)refresher training
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vocational training
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Which of the following statement is not correct about the population distribution?
- (a)It is the way in which people are spread across the earth surface
- (b)Population is evenly distributed on the earth surface.
- (c)It is uneven
- (d)It depends on different geographical and economic factors.
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Population is evenly distributed on the earth surface.
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Fill in the blanks:
(i) In developing countries with agricultural economy, rural population is ............... .
(ii) The physical environment plays a vital role in determining the distribution of ............... .
(iii) ............... means the proportion of male and female in the total population.
(iv) Better developed human resources leads to the ............... and social development of a country.
(v) Trained and well-educated human resource is called ............... manpower.
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(i) higher
(ii) population
(iii) Sex ratio
(iv) economic
(v) skilled
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What is meant by human resource?
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Human resource can be defined as the resource that resides in the knowledge, skills and motivation of the people.
2
State the rural and urban population distribution in India.
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According to the census 2011, the total population of India has reached 121 crores. Of the 121 crores Indians, 83.3 crore live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas.
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State and explain the factors affecting distribution of population in India (any three).
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The factors affecting distribution of population in India are-
- Minerals — Areas with rich mineral deposits attract industries. Mining and industrial activities generate employment. So, skilled and semi-skilled workers move to these areas and make them densely populated.
- Availability of water — People prefer to live in areas where freshwater is easily available. Water is used for a variety of daily needs and hence, the river valleys are among the most densely populated areas of the world.
- Urbanisation — Cities offer better employment opportunities, educational and medical facilities, better means of transport and communication. Good civic amenities and the attraction of city life draws people to the cities and results in rural to urban migration.
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Write a short note on sex ratio in India.
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Sex ration means the proportion of male and female in the total population. In India, sex ratio is unfavourable to females. This is due to many reasons. Some of these reasons are-
- Females are neglected and males get preferential treatment.
- Females die at all stages of life due to different reasons. Girl children die due to negligence. Some are killed just after birth. Women die at the time of delivery.
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Distinguish between skilled and unskilled human resource with examples.
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| Skilled human resource | Unskilled human resource |
|---|---|
| It refers to the persons who are trained, well educated, energetic, experienced, devoted to their field. | It refers to the person who possesses no special training and whose work involves the performance of simple duties. |
| Skilled human resource is capable of doing any specific work in a balanced way and efficiently. | It is a workforce associated with limited skill or minimal economic value for the work performed. |
| For example, teachers, lawyers, doctors, engineers etc. | For example, peon, watchman, cleaner, sweeper, gardener, labourer etc. |
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Give a reason for the following statement:
Sex ratio is unfavourable in India.
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Sex ratio is unfavourable in India because:
- Females get neglected and males get preferential treatment.
- Girl children die due to negligence, while some are killed just after birth (female infanticide).
- Women die at the time of delivery.
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Give a reason for the following statement:
Rapid rise in urban population leads to many problems.
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Rapid rise in urban population in India is leading to many problems, like increasing slums, decrease in standard of living in urban areas, and environmental pollution.
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Give a reason for the following statement:
Teachers, lawyers, doctors are the skilled human resources.
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Teachers, lawyers, and doctors are the skilled human resources as they are trained, well educated, energetic, experienced, and devoted to their field. They are capable of doing any specific work in a balanced way and efficiently.
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