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Practice Paper for Class 9 Social Science (Periodic Test–2)

Practice Sets for Class 9 Social Science (Periodic Test–2) with 40 Marks Blueprint ************************************ Preparing for Periodic Test–2 in Social Science becomes easier with well-structured practice sets .  These sets not only help students understand key concepts but also improve time management.  Moreover, each set follows a 40-mark blueprint , including MCQs, very short, short, and long answers .  Therefore, students can practice according to the actual exam pattern.  In addition, solving such sets regularly boosts confidence and reduces exam stress.  Furthermore, teachers can use these sets for revision and assessment.  Hence, practice sets serve as an effective tool for mastering History, Geography, Civics, and Economics before the final test. ********************************* To download PDF and Word file Click Below: Blue Print - CLICK HERE PDF(English) Practice Set - 1 CLICK HERE Answer Key - CLICK HERE Practice Set - 2  CLICK H...

In-Text Question Answer-Economic Activities Around Us-Class 6-Social Science

Economic Activities Around Us Class - 6 Subject-Social Science In-Text Question Answer

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The Big Questions?

1. How are economic activities classified?

Answer: Economic activities are classified into three sectors:

   - Primary sector: Involves direct use of natural resources (e.g., farming, fishing).

   - Secondary sector: Processes raw materials into finished goods (e.g., factories, construction).

   - Tertiary sector: Provides services supporting the other two sectors (e.g., transportation, banking).

2. What differentiates these activities to be grouped into sectors?

  Answer: They are grouped based on:

   - Primary sector: Directly uses nature.

   - Secondary sector: Transforms raw materials.

   - Tertiary sector: Supports and connects the first two sectors.

3. How are the three sectors interconnected?

Answer: Example:

Milk production (Primary) → Processing milk into butter (Secondary) → Selling products in stores (Tertiary).

In-Text Questions

Q1. Can you think of any primary activities you’ve seen? Name two.

  Answer:

- Farming of wheat.

- Fishing in a river.

Q2. Name two secondary sector activities.

Answer: 

- Making furniture from wood.

 - Manufacturing textiles in a factory.

Q3. List one cooperative that supports farmers or women.

Answer:   

- AMUL is a cooperative supporting milk producer.

Q4. What are ways to save paper?

Answer: 

   - Use both sides of paper for writing.

   - Recycle old notebooks and paper.

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                               Other Important Question Answer

  1. What is the Primary Sector? How is it different from the Secondary Sector? Give two examples.

    • Primary Sector: Involves activities directly dependent on nature for resources, like farming and fishing.
    • Secondary Sector: Processes raw materials from the primary sector into finished goods, like making furniture or clothes.
    • Examples:
      • Primary: Agriculture, Forestry
      • Secondary: Manufacturing cars, Building houses
  2. How are economic activities classified?

    • Economic activities are classified into three main sectors:
      • Primary Sector: Raw material extraction (e.g., farming, fishing).
      • Secondary Sector: Manufacturing and construction (e.g., factories).
      • Tertiary Sector: Services (e.g., banking, transportation).
  3. What are Tertiary Sector activities? Give two examples.

    • Tertiary sector includes services that support primary and secondary sectors.
    • Examples:
      • Transportation of goods.
      • Healthcare services like doctors and nurses.

5-Mark Questions

  1. Explain the interdependence between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors.

    • Primary Sector: Provides raw materials (e.g., milk from farms).
    • Secondary Sector: Converts raw materials into goods (e.g., milk into cheese or butter).
    • Tertiary Sector: Distributes and sells goods (e.g., retail shops, transportation).
    • Example:
      • Milk is collected (primary), processed into butter (secondary), and sold in stores (tertiary).
  2. Describe the importance of each economic sector with examples.

    • Primary Sector: Essential for natural resources (e.g., farming for food, mining for minerals).
    • Secondary Sector: Converts resources into usable products (e.g., cotton into clothes, timber into furniture).
    • Tertiary Sector: Facilitates services and distribution (e.g., teachers educating, transportation delivering goods).
  3. What is AMUL's story of success in connecting the three sectors?

    • Farmers produce milk (Primary).
    • Milk is processed into butter, cheese, etc. (Secondary).
    • Products are distributed through transport and sold in stores (Tertiary).
    • Outcome: Farmers earn better profits, and consumers receive quality products.

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