Gainfully Employed Roles

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Which of the following is NOT an example of being gainfully employed in an economic activity?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of being gainfully employed in an economic activity?

  1. A shopkeeper selling goods
  2. A farmer producing crops
  3. A person meditating for personal peace ✓ Correct
  4. A doctor providing medical services
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Meditating for personal peace is not an economic activity as it does not involve monetary gain.

Key Points:
  • Economic activities involve monetary gain.
  • Consumers, sellers, producers, employees, employers are all gainfully employed.
  • Non-economic activities include those done for personal satisfaction, social, or religious purposes.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: All involve monetary gain and are economic activities.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-1: Introduction, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-1: Introduction to strengthen your preparation.

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