Introduction To Statistics(11th Grade > Statistics ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

11th Grade > Statistics

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS MCQs

Total Questions : 30 | Page 2 of 3 pages

Scarcity definition is based on following fundamental characteristics of human existence, which gives rise to ___ problems.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. ->
:
Unlimited human wants and limited resources lead to scarcity which gives rise to economic problems.

Question 12.

In which of the following ways can scarcity manifest in agriculture?

Shortage of land to cultivate crops
Shortage of customers for your produce
Shortage of labour
Shortage of farming equipment

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Answer: Option A. -> Shortage of land to cultivate crops
:
A, C, and D
Shortage of land, labour and equipment are all manifestations of scarcity in agriculture.

Question 13.

Your local supermarket plays the role of a______.

Producer
Distributor
Consumer
None of these

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Answer: Option B. -> Distributor
:
B

Supermarkets sell products to consumers. They play the role of distributors.

Question 14.

Swetha has created a short film and uploaded it on Youtube. Arun watched the short film.
Identify the correct statement(s) about the above scenario.

Swetha is the distributor
Arun is the consumer
Youtube is the consumer
Swetha is the producer

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Answer: Option B. -> Arun is the consumer
:
B and D
Since Swetha has created the film(the product), she is the creator. Youtube acts as the distributor and Arun, the viewer, is the consumer.

Question 15.

When resources are limited_____.

needs are prioritised over wants
wants are prioritised over needs
both needs and wants have equal priority
priority varies according to persons

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Answer: Option A. -> needs are prioritised over wants
:
A

When resources are limited, a person prioritises his/her needs over wants.

Question 16.

David is a wheat farmer. His resources include a piece of land and some farming equipment. Which of the following would be an alternative for him, given the resources?

Cultivating rubber
Cultivating coconuts
Cultivating barley
Cultivating grapes

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Answer: Option C. -> Cultivating barley
:
C
Since David's equipment is appropriate for wheat cultivation, a viable alternative would be a similar crop which is grown in similar climatic conditions. Hence, cultivating barley would be a good alternative for him.

Question 17.

Statistical methods are used to make inferences from__________

Qualitative data
Quantitative data
Either A or B
Neither A nor B

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Answer: Option C. -> Either A or B
:
C

Statistics can be used to make inferences from quantitative as well as qualitative data.

Question 18.

Which of the following factors is/are conducive to scarcity?

Minimal or limited human wants
Unlimited availability of resources
Unlimited human wants
Limited availability of resources

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Answer: Option C. -> Unlimited human wants
:
C and D
Unlimited human wants and limited availability of resources lead to scarcity.

Question 19.

In the context of weather forecasts, which of the following statements convey qualitative data?

The average temperature today is 28 degrees celsius
The humidity is at 40%
The pressure level drops to 750 mm
The weather will be stormy

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Answer: Option D. -> The weather will be stormy
:
D
Options (A),(B) and (C) represent quantitative data as they are numerical figures. 'Stormy' is, in contrast, qualitative data.

Question 20.

The predictions made using statistical techniques are always exact.

True
False
The pressure level drops to 750 mm
The weather will be stormy

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Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
The statistical data, in general, contain a degree of error. Hence, some errors can be expected in statistical predictions. Also, all the factors affecting a phenomenon need not be accounted for. Hence, the predictions made using statistical techniques are not exact.