Test Yourself – Class 10 Economics Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy | CBSE | GPN

📝 Test Yourself

Economic Sectors Assessment: Test your understanding of primary, secondary, tertiary sectors, employment patterns, GDP contribution, and economic planning in India. This evaluation covers sectoral interrelationships and development strategies.

📋 Testing Framework

Complete in one continuous session for accurate assessment

Focus on sectoral distinctions and employment-GDP paradox

Note data trends and planning commission initiatives

Review incorrect answers with textbook reference

Target: 43+ indicates comprehensive understanding

Sectoral Economy Test (1 Mark Each)

Question Distribution: 1-18: Sector classification & characteristics | 19-32: Employment & GDP patterns | 33-42: Organized vs unorganized sector | 43-50: Planning & development

1. The primary sector includes activities like __________, __________, __________, and __________.
2. The secondary sector is also called the __________ sector.
3. The tertiary sector is also called the __________ sector.
4. Activities in tertiary sector help in the __________ of goods and services.
5. The share of primary sector in GDP has __________ over the years.
6. The share of tertiary sector in GDP has __________ over the years.
7. In 1973, about __________ percent of workers were employed in primary sector.

📊 Answer Key & Sectoral Analysis

PART A: Sector Classification (1-18)

1. agriculture, mining, fishing, forestry
2. industrial
3. service
4. development
5. Gross Domestic Product
6. once
7. final
8. Gross Domestic Product
9. Statistics and Programme Implementation
10. tertiary
11. primary
12. primary
13. less
14. required
15. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
16. 100
17. fixed, regular
18. small, temporary

PART B: Employment Patterns (19-32)

19. decreased
20. increased
21. 74
22. 44
23. decreased
24. secondary, tertiary
25. unemployment
26. labour-intensive
27. low-paying
28. investment
29. irrigation facilities
30. labour-intensive
31. health and education
32. 2005

PART C: Organized/Unorganized (33-42)

33. government
34. paid
35. low
36. overtime, paid leave
37. unorganized
38. protection
39. unorganized
40. unorganized
41. job
42. social security

PART D: Planning (43-50)

43. 1950
44. 2015
45. growth, modernization, self-reliance
46. government
47. private individuals
48. services
49. education, health
50. manufacturing

Marks Obtained	Understanding Level	Focus Areas
46-50	Expert	Policy analysis and contemporary economic trends
41-45	Advanced	Sectoral interrelationships and employment data
35-40	Good	Basic concepts and sectoral characteristics
28-34	Satisfactory	Key terms and simple distinctions
Below 28	Needs Revision	Fundamental sector classification and basic data

🏭 Chapter Learning Strategy

Sector Flowcharts: Create diagrams showing interrelationship between primary, secondary, tertiary sectors

Data Tables: Memorize key employment and GDP percentage data for different years

Comparative Analysis: Make table comparing organized and unorganized sectors on 5 parameters

Scheme Details: Note key features of MGNREGA, NITI Aayog, Planning Commission

Current Trends: Update with latest GDP sectoral contributions and employment statistics

Exam Pattern: This chapter carries 6-8 marks. Expect questions on sector classification, employment-GDP paradox, organized/unorganized sector differences, and government schemes. Data interpretation questions on sectoral contributions are common.