People as Resource — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 110
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8 practice questions · 3 Easy · 3 Medium · 2 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 9 CBSE Social Science questions from Chapter 110, "People as Resource". You get 1 timed quiz made from 8 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "People as Resource", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on People as Resource, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 9 Social Science mastery score. A sample question is solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: People as Resource (Class 9 Social Science)
This chapter explains how a country's population becomes a productive asset — human capital — through education, health and skills.
- People as resource
- A large population is an asset, not a liability, when it is educated, healthy and skilled — this is human capital.
- Investment in human capital
- Spending on education, training and health turns people into more productive workers who add to national income.
- Economic activities
- Activities are primary (agriculture), secondary (industry) and tertiary (services); they may be market (for sale) or non-market.
- Quality of population
- Depends on literacy, health (life expectancy) and skill formation, which together raise productivity.
People as Resource — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 9 Social Science)
1 solved question from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 7 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
"People as a resource" refers to:
A.Forests and riversB.Natural minerals onlyC.The skills and abilities of a country's workforce✓ CorrectD.Currency reservesAnswer: C. The skills and abilities of a country's workforce
Explanation: Human capital — the productive value of people's education, health, skills.
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science People as Resource?+
This chapter explains how a country's population becomes a productive asset — human capital — through education, health and skills. Key ideas include People as resource, Investment in human capital, Economic activities, Quality of population.
What does Class 9 Social Science Chapter 110 (People as Resource) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 8 NCERT-based MCQs on "People as Resource": 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard. Together they make 1 timed quiz, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "People as Resource" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There is 1 timed quiz on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "People as Resource" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. A sample question is shown here in full, with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "People as Resource" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from People as Resource (Class 9 Social Science)?+
The questions that matter most test People as resource, Investment in human capital, Economic activities, Quality of population. This page shows 1 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 8 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for People as Resource?+
Yes — Class 9 Social Science People as Resource has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.