How many of the following statements are correct?
(A) Work at home includes modern jobs like programming work in the IT industry.
(B) Mahatma Gandhi insisted upon education and training through a variety of works including craft.
(C) Money got by inheriting it gives a person the same sense of self-worth as being employed in work.
(D) Studying working people helps us analyse the contribution of different industries and sectors towards national income.
(E) Self-employed persons do not contribute to the national income of the country.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Three
(A) Work at home includes modern jobs like programming work in the IT industry. — Correct. Work at home covers traditional crafts and modern IT work.
(B) Mahatma Gandhi insisted upon education and training through a variety of works including craft. — Correct. Gandhi saw the value of work, so he wanted learning through work and craft.
(C) Money got by inheriting it gives a person the same sense of self-worth as being employed in work. — Incorrect. Inherited money does not completely satisfy anybody. It is being employed in work that gives a sense of self-worth.
(D) Studying working people helps us analyse the contribution of different industries and sectors towards national income. — Correct. Studying working people shows how much each industry and sector adds to national income.
(E) Self-employed persons do not contribute to the national income of the country. — Incorrect. Every working person adds to national income, the self-employed included.
Statements (A), (B) and (D) are correct, so three are correct.
NCERT (2026-27): “6.1 Introduction People do a variety of work. Some work on farms, in factories, banks, shops and many other workplaces; yet a few others work at home. Work at home includes not only traditional work like weaving, lace making or variety of handicrafts but also modern jobs like programming work in the IT industry. Earlier factory work meant working in factories located in cities whereas now technology has enabled people to produce those factory-based goods at home in villages. During Covid-19 pandemic in 2020–21, millions of workers delivered their products and services through work-from-home. Why do people work? Work plays an important role in our lives as individuals and as members of society. People work for ‘earning’ a living. Some people get, or have, money by inheriting it, not working for it. This does not completely satisfy anybody. Being employed in work gives us a sense of self-worth and enables us to relate ourselves meaningfully with others. Every working person is actively contributing to national income and hence, the development of the country by engaging in various economic activities — that is the real meaning of ‘earning’ a living. We do not work only for ourselves; we also have a sense of accomplishment when we work to meet the requirements of those who are dependent on us. Having recognised the importance of work, Mahatma Gandhi insisted upon education and training through a variety of works including craft. Studying about working people gives us insights into the quality and nature of employment in a country and helps in understanding and planning our human resources. It helps us to analyse the contribution made by different industries and sectors towards national income. …” |