Question

Which of the following is not an economic activity and hence not included while estimating national income in India?

• A. Medical services rendered by a charitable dispensary.
• B. A housewife doing household works.
• C. A lawyer doing his own practices.
• D. A maid working full time with a family.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A housewife doing household works.

The cost for the services provided by a housewife cannot be estimated and hence there income can also not be estimated. Therefore, it is not regarded as an economic activity and hence it is not included in the estimation of national income.