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ECONOMICS CHAPTER - 15: SECTORS OF INDIAN ECONOMY

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1) Main occupation of India is Agriculture

Answer :- Agriculture remains the primary occupation for the majority of the Indian population.

2) Health and Education come under service sector.

Answer :- Both Health and Education are key components of the Service (Tertiary) sector.

3) The total Geographical land of Karnataka is 191,791 Sq Kms

Answer :- The total geographical area of the state of Karnataka is 191,791 square kilometers.

4) SBM was established by Sir M Vishweswaraiah in 1913.

Answer :- The State Bank of Mysore (SBM) was founded by Sir M. Visvesvaraya in the year 1913.

5) Manufacturing activities belong to Secondary sector.

Answer :- Manufacturing and processing activities are classified under the Secondary sector.

6) The coastline area of Karnataka is 320 km

Answer :- Karnataka possesses a coastline that stretches approximately 320 kilometers along the Arabian Sea.

7) To expand higher education Karnataka government has established Karnataka knowledge commission.

Answer :- The Karnataka Knowledge Commission was set up by the state government to enhance the quality and reach of higher education.

8) New Economic Policy was introduced in 1991

Answer :- India introduced the New Economic Policy (LPG - Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization) in 1991.

II. Answer the following questions with group discussion.

9) Define primary sector.

Answer :-

  • The primary sector involves activities that are directly dependent on natural resources.
  • It includes agriculture and its allied activities such as Sericulture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Poultry, Fishery, and Floriculture.

10) State the different sectors of Indian economy.

Answer :-

  • Primary Sector: Agriculture and allied activities.
  • Secondary Sector: Manufacturing, industries, and construction.
  • Tertiary Sector: Also known as the Service sector, including banking, transport, health, and education.

11) Explain the importance of Industrial sector.

Answer :-

  • National Income: It contributes significantly to the growth of the National Income.
  • Employment: It provides diverse job opportunities to a large number of people.
  • Living Standards: It helps increase the per capita income and the overall standard of living.
  • Agricultural Modernization: It supports agriculture by providing modern tools like tractors, machinery, and fertilizers.
  • Population Balance: It reduces the over-dependence and pressure of the population on agricultural land as people migrate to industrial centers.
  • Foreign Exchange: Exporting manufactured goods helps the country earn valuable foreign exchange.
  • Regional Development: Industrial areas often develop into major hubs for trade, education, transport, and banking.

12) Which places of India are called as cradle of Banking?

Answer :- The districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka are famously known as the "Cradles of the Indian Banking Industry."

13) What is Education according to Gandhiji?

Answer :- According to Mahatma Gandhi, "Education brings all-round development in the personality of the child," focusing on the body, mind, and spirit.

14) State the group of Industries.

Answer :- Major public sector and strategic industries in Karnataka include:

  • National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • Indian Telephone Industries (ITI)
  • Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)
  • Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
  • Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT)

15) List the important irrigation projects of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • Ghataprabha and Malaprabha Projects
  • Upper Krishna Project (Narayanapura and Alamatti dams)
  • Tungabhadra Project
  • Cauvery Basin Projects (Hemavathi, Harangi, and Krishnaraja Sagar)

16) What is Health according to W.H.O.?

Answer :- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It refers to a person being "free from physical, mental, social, and intellectual disorders."

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