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Central Problems of An Economy — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Economics

What Central Problems of An Economy covers in NIOS Class 10 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Economics syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Central Problems of An Economy

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1. Scarcity, Choice, and Alternative Uses

  • The issue of choice arises because resources are scarce and can be put to alternative uses.
  • People have many wants, but available resources are limited.
  • Because resources are limited, not all wants can be satisfied at the same time.
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2. Three Central Problems of an Economy

  • The three major central problems are allocation of resources, utilisation of resources, and growth of resources.
  • Allocation of resources means deciding what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
  • Utilisation of resources means using land, labour, and capital fully and efficiently.
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3. Fundamental Economic Questions

  • Every economy must answer three fundamental questions: what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
  • What to produce means deciding which goods and services should be produced and in what quantities.
  • How to produce means deciding the method of production and the combination of labour and capital.
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4. Methods of Production

  • There are many ways of making goods and services.
  • A method using more labour and less machines is called labour intensive method of production.
  • A method using more machinery and less labour is called capital intensive method of production.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Scarcity of resources and the economic choices that every economy must make about what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce, how to use resources fully, and how to grow resources over time.

ScarcityChoiceThree fundamental economic problemsThree major central problemsCapitalist economyPlanned economic systemMixed economic systemLabour intensive method of production

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What are the important topics in Central Problems of An Economy for NIOS Class 10 Economics?
Key topics in Central Problems of An Economy include Scarcity, Choice, and Alternative Uses, Three Central Problems of an Economy, Fundamental Economic Questions, Methods of Production. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Central Problems of An Economy. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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