Exercise Question Answers For Chapter 2 Sectors of the Indian Economy(Economics) Class X Subject Social Science ************************************ 6. Do you think the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary and tertiary is useful? Explain how. Yes, it helps us understand the nature of different economic activities. We can study how the economy changes over time from agriculture to manufacturing and services. It helps policymakers plan sector-wise development strategies. Useful for analyzing employment and contribution to GDP. It shows interdependence among sectors and helps address sector-specific problems. 7. For each of the sectors that we came across in this chapter why should one focus on employment and GVA? Could there be other issues which should be examined? Discuss. Employment and GVA (Gross Value Added) show the sector’s role in economic and human development. Primary sector employs most people but contributes least to GVA. ...
Exercise Question Answers-Subject Social Science-Chapter 2 Understanding the Weather
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Q1. Match the instrument with the weather element it measures.
Answer: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-e, 5-a
Q2. Jyotsna is deciding what clothes to pack for her school trip to Mumbai in June. She looks at the weather forecast, which predicts 29°C and 84% humidity. What would be your advice to her?
Answer:
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Lightweight, breathable cotton clothes.
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Carry an umbrella or raincoat (rain likely in June).
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Avoid heavy or synthetic clothes.
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Wear open footwear or sandals.
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Stay hydrated and carry sunscreen.
3. Imagine that a small group of students is setting up a rain gauge.
Here are some options for the site.
1. The school vegetable garden.
2. The terrace of the school building.
3. Open ground with elevated platform.
4. Compound wall of school.
5. Verandah of the school laboratory.
Discuss in your group and finalise the site. Write down the
reasons for your decision.
Answer: Selected Site: Open ground with elevated platform
Reasons:
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It is in an open area—no buildings or trees blocking rain.
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Elevated platform prevents flooding or disturbance by animals.
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Ensures accurate measurement of rainfall.
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Away from walls or covered spaces that may give wrong data.
4. Below is a chart taken from IMD, Jammu and Kashmir.
Looking at the data available, write a short script to report the weather conditions in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir on the date shown. (Hint: Cover the temperature range, maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, precipitation, etc.)
Daily Weather Parameters
Jammu & Kashmir (EVENING)
DATE: 01-02-2024
Note: ACT means actual; NOR means normal; DEP is departure from normal; R/F is rainfall;
S/N is snowfall; TR means trace amount.
Answer: Weather report based on the Jammu & Kashmir data (01-02-2024):
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Srinagar: Max 6.5°C, Min 0.2°C, trace rainfall, 89% humidity.
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Qazigund: Very cold; Max 3.2°C, Min -0.4°C, 11.8 mm rain, 22 cm snow, 97% humidity.
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Pahalgam: Very chilly; Max 1.1°C, Min -4.1°C, 6.0 mm rain, 23 cm snow, 96% humidity.
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Kupwara: Max 5.1°C, Min -0.7°C, slight rain, 10 cm snow, 97% humidity.
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Kukernag: Max 2.6°C, Min -1.4°C, 12 mm rain, 30 cm snow, 97% humidity.
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Gulmarg: Extremely cold; Max -2.6°C, Min -7.6°C, 8.2 mm rain, 35 cm snow, 100% humidity.
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Muzaffarabad: Max 8.5°C, Min 5.6°C, 25.8 mm rain, 93% humidity.
Summary:
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Most parts are experiencing low temperatures, snowfall, and high humidity.
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Gulmarg is the coldest with heavy snow and 100% humidity.
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Qazigund and Kukernag also received significant snowfall.
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