Indian Economy: Employment: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. On the basis of the data given below, discuss the shift in output and employment sector-wise, in India and China : 4 Sectoral share of Employment and GVA (%) in 2018 2019 Sector Contribution to GVA Distribution of Workforce India China Pakistan India China Pak…
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2. Read the following statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option from those given below : 1 Assertion (A) : The dynamic sub-sectors like agro-processing industries, food processing industries, etc. have potential to create alternative em…
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3. (A) State and explain any two changes which were observed in India’s occupational structure during the British Rule. 4 OR (B) “The British sought to achieve their vested interest through their policies of infrastructural development in India.” Do you agree wit…
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4. (a) Refer the given image carefully : 3 Compare and analyse the distribution of work force with respect to gender. Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of.
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5.  28. (A) “Employment in the formal sector guarantees better income and social benefits compared to informal sector job.” Defend or refute the above statement with valid reason and example. 3 OR (B) During the ‘Mann ki Baat’ program aired on 29th June, 2025, P…
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6.  29. (A) Distinguish between formal and informal sector of employment with the help of suitable examples. 3 OR (B) Discuss the long term implications of increased demand for environmental resources exceeding their natural regenerative capacity. 3 { } 20  30.…
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7. Identify, which of the following, highlights a highly relevant issue associated with evolving employment trends in India’s labour market ? 1 Options : (A) Progressive increase in the share of permanent salaried employees. (B) Increase in the proportion of casu…
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8.  24. Match the terms given in Column-I with their respective meaning in Column-II. Select the correct option : 1 Column-I Column-II (i) Seasonal Unemployment (a) Private enterprises hiring less than 10 employees (ii) Self-employed (b) Workers using their own …
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9. The steep Indian education pyramid indicates _________. 1 (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) Options : (A) equal distribution of students across all levels (B) increase in number of people reaching higher education (C) low unemployment among educ…
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10. From the types of unemployment/employment given in Column-I and corresponding features given in Column-II, choose the correct pair : 1 Column – I Column – II (i) Disguised Unemployment (a) Concentrated to a given season (ii) Seasonal Unemployment (b) Marginal …
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11. Read the following statements carefully : Statement-l : Hired workers may be regular salaried workers or casual workers. Statement-2:Regular salaried employment is a major source of employment in rural areas in India. In the light of the given statements, choo…
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12. are the people who operate their own farms / enterprises. (Choose the correct option to fill up the blank) (A) Hired Workers (B) Casual Wage Workers Regular Salaried Employees (C) (D) Self-Employed 15|Page (i) (i) (i) (iv) fa : (A) (i)· (i) (B) (ii) (ii) (C) (…
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13. (a) ·Cooperatives have received a setback during the recent past." Justify the given statement with valid explanation. OR (b) employees in rural areas as compared to urban areas.
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14. ·It is short-term unemployment occurring, as people transit between jobs." On the basis of given definition, identify the type of unemployment indicated. (Choose the correct option) 1 Options : (A) Disguised Unemployment (B) Seasonal Unemployment (C) Open Unem…
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15. 1990-92 3, 3 1951-2012 (%) +7.8 6.1 5.8 5.7 6.1 65 3.6 4.2 4.8 2.8 66'1 1.89 1.84 (2.28 2.03 0.39 0.98 0.85 11.12 1951-661966611961-661969-741974-791980-851985-90 1990-921997-000199-20052005-102010-2012 ·GDP Note :*This is the period for which comparable and a…
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16. Page 9 10. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below : 1 Assertion (A) : The equilibrium level of income is determined, when ex-ante spending and ex-ante output are equal. Reason (R) : T…
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17. From the type of workers given in Column I, identify the correct nature of work in Column II : 1 Column I Column II 1. Cement shop owner (i) Regular salaried 2. Construction worker (ii) Casual wage workers 3. Civil engineer (iii) Self-employed Alternatives : (…
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18. Page 25 33. (a) (i) Amita is a regular worker in a private firm that employs twelve hi Is she working in the formal/informal sector ? Give valid reasons in support of your answer. 2 (ii) State any two sources of data on unemployment in India. 1 (iii) . 3 OR (b…
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19. Read the following statements carefully : 1 Statement 1 : As per the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), unemployment is a situation in which all those who, owing to lack of work, are not working, but are seeking work from prospective employers. They e…
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