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50+ Poverty, Unemployment and Alleviation Programmes Solved MCQs

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1.	The 'Slack Season' in the Indian Economy is:
A.	March - April
B.	Sept. - Dec.
C.	Jan. - June
D.	Feb. – April
Answer» C. Jan. - June

2.	Consider the following statements: 1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

3.	Which of the following groups of states has the largest concentration of rural poor and people living below the poverty line?
A.	Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa
B.	Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
C.	Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa
D.	Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

4.	India's wage policy is based on : [Railways 1994]
A.	cost of living
B.	standard of living
C.	productivity
D.	None of the above
Answer» A. cost of living

5.	Unemployment which occurs when workers move from one job to another job is known as : [IAS 1992]
A.	seasonal unemployment
B.	frictional unemployment
C.	cyclical unemployment
D.	technological unemployment
Answer» B. frictional unemployment

6.	The type of unemployment mostly found in India can be characterised as :
A.	structural
B.	frictional
C.	cyclical
D.	disguised
Answer» D. disguised

7.	Disguised unemployment in India is mainly related to : 1. agricultural sector 2. rural area 3. factory sector 4. urban area
A.	1 and 2
B.	1 and 3
C.	2 and 4
D.	3 and 4
Answer» A. 1 and 2

8.	One of the reasons for India's occupational structure remaining more or less the same over the years has been that: [IAS 1995]
A.	productivity in agriculture has been high enough to induce people to stay with agriculture
B.	people are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development
C.	investment pattern has been directed towards capital intensive industries
D.	ceilings on land holdings have enabled more people to- own land and hence their preference to stay with agriculture
Answer» B. people are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development

9.	Which of the following is/are correct? I. Bulk of unemployment in India is in rural areas II. The disguised unemployment in agricultural sector is perennial III. Industrialisation has rendered several people job-less in India
A.	I and II
B.	I, II and III
C.	I only
D.	II and III
Answer» A. I and II

10.	Among the reasons for disguised unemployment in the rural areas is :
A.	choice of a heavy industry model for economic development
B.	low levels of technological development in the country
C.	heavy pressure of population along with slow implementation of land reforms
D.	high illiteracy rate
Answer» B. low levels of technological development in the country

11.	Unemployment in a developing country generally takes place due to :
A.	switch over from one job to another
B.	lack of effective demand
C.	seasonal factors
D.	lack of complementary factors of production
Answer» D. lack of complementary factors of production

12.	Cyclical unemployment refers to:
A.	seasonal unemployment
B.	disguised unemployment
C.	voluntary unemployment
D.	unemployment during recessionary phase of a trade cycle
Answer» D. unemployment during recessionary phase of a trade cycle

13.	Persons below the poverty line in India are classified as such based on whether: [IAS 1999]
A.	they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket
B.	they get work for a prescribed minimum number of days in a year
C.	they belong to agricultural labourer household and the scheduled caste/tribe social group
D.	their daily wages fall below the prescribed minimum wages
Answer» A. they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket

14.	Which Committee's recommendations are being followed for estimating Poverty Line in India?
A.	Dutt Committee
B.	Chelliah Committee
C.	Chakravorty Committee
D.	Lakdawala Committee
Answer» D. Lakdawala Committee

16.	Absolute Poverty means:
A.	poverty in terms of absolute number of people
B.	poverty in terms of the basic minimum calorie requirements
C.	poverty in terms of the prevailing price level
D.	poverty in terms of the absolute level of unemployment
Answer» B. poverty in terms of the basic minimum calorie requirements

15.	Consider the following statements: Regional disparities in India are high and have been rising in recent years because: 1. There is persistent investment over time only in Select locales 2. Some areas are agro climatically less conducive to development 3. Some are as continue to face little or no aqrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and economic opportunities 4. Some areas have faced continuous political instability. Which of the above statements are correct?
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	1, 2 and 4
C.	1, 3 and 4
D.	2, 3 and 4
Answer» A. 1, 2 and 3

17.	Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" ? [CSAT 2011]
A.	Adult members of only the scheduled Caste and scheduled tribe households
B.	Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households
C.	Adult members of households of all backward communities
D.	Adult members of any household
Answer» D. Adult members of any household

18.	Poverty Gap is :
A.	the difference between poverty line and actual income levels of all those living below that line
B.	gap between the rich and the poor
C.	gap between developed nations and developing nations
D.	gap in infrastructural facilities between developed and developing nations
Answer» A. the difference between poverty line and actual income levels of all those living below that line

19.	Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme [IGNOAPS] 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

20.	Which among the following is not correct with regard to Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana? 1. The case component of the programme is borne exclusively by the Central Government. 2. Foodgrains are provided free of cost to the States/Union Territories. Select the answer using the codes given below [NDA 2008]
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only

21.	Consider the following statements: [NDA 2008] 1. Hariyali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government. 2. Hariyali also aims at enabling the urban population to conserve rain water.
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» A. 1 only

22.	The Food For Work programme was renamed as:
A.	Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)
B.	National Rural Employment Programme (NREP)
C.	Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY)
D.	Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
Answer» B. National Rural Employment Programme (NREP)

23.	Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana aims at:
A.	meeting rural needs like Primary education; health care, drinking water, housing, rural roads
B.	alleviating poverty micro-enterprises
C.	generating employment in the rural areas
D.	strengthening the Panchayati Raj System in rural areas
Answer» A. meeting rural needs like Primary education; health care, drinking water, housing, rural roads

24.	Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2004]
A.	Under the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line are provided 50 kg. of food grains per month per family at subsidised price
B.	Under Annapurna Scheme, indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above eligible for National Old Age Pension but not getting pension can get 10 kg of food grains per person per month free of cost
C.	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has scheme in which indigent people living in welfare institutions like orphanges are given 15 kg of food grains per person per month at BPL rates
D.	Ministry of Human Resource Development gives financial support to Mid-Day Meal Scheme for the benefit of class I to V students in Government or Government aided Schools
Answer» A. Under the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line are provided 50 kg. of food grains per month per family at subsidised price

25.	Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. The loans disbursed to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme are covered under Rashtriya Krishi Beema Yojna of Life Insurance Corporation of India. 2. The Kisan Credit Card holders are provided personal accident insurance of Rs.50000 for accidental death and Rs. 25000 for permanent disability. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 or 2
Answer» B. 2 only

50+ Poverty, Unemployment and Alleviation Programmes Solved MCQs

The 'Slack Season' in the Indian Economy is:

Consider the following statements: 1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]

Which of the following groups of states has the largest concentration of rural poor and people living below the poverty line?

India's wage policy is based on : [Railways 1994]

Unemployment which occurs when workers move from one job to another job is known as : [IAS 1992]

The type of unemployment mostly found in India can be characterised as :

Disguised unemployment in India is mainly related to : 1. agricultural sector 2. rural area 3. factory sector 4. urban area

One of the reasons for India's occupational structure remaining more or less the same over the years has been that: [IAS 1995]

Which of the following is/are correct? I. Bulk of unemployment in India is in rural areas II. The disguised unemployment in agricultural sector is perennial III. Industrialisation has rendered several people job-less in India

Among the reasons for disguised unemployment in the rural areas is :

Unemployment in a developing country generally takes place due to :

Cyclical unemployment refers to:

Persons below the poverty line in India are classified as such based on whether: [IAS 1999]

Which Committee's recommendations are being followed for estimating Poverty Line in India?

Absolute Poverty means:

Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" ? [CSAT 2011]

Poverty Gap is :

Consider the following statements: [NDA 2008] 1. Hariyali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government. 2. Hariyali also aims at enabling the urban population to conserve rain water.

The Food For Work programme was renamed as:

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana aims at:

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2004]

DWCRA stands for:

Which one of the following is a revamp of the Integrated Rural Development Programme?

What is the main objective of Antyodaya programme?

Swarn Jayanti Gram Swa-Rozgar Yojna came into being in : [UPPCS 2002]

The Minimum Needs Programme aims to:

The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) is an extension of:

With reference to the Government of India's various programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar? [IAS 2006]

The strategic aim of IRDP is :

Operation Blackboard aims at

In India, present trend of rapid urbanisation is due to:

What is the minimum calorie intake decided by the Planning Commission for rural and urban areas, respectively ?

Which of these programs has not been included in the Swarna Jayanti Swarozgar Yojana?

For which one of the following purposes, the Government has launched the Rajiv Awas Yojana? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]

Which of the following is NOT an economic empowerment scheme launched by the Govt. of India for the benefit of various sections of society? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]

Which of the following is the amount of Insurance cover provided to the workers of the unorganized sector under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana ? [Corporation Bank PO 2011]

The Govt. of India does not provide any direct financial assistance to which of the following schemes? [SBI Associates Clerk 2011]

Who amongst the following can take benefit of the Social Security Fund established by the Govt. of India for unorganized workers? [SBI Associates Clerk 2011]

As per latest data in urban areas women employment is highest in which of the following industries areas? [UBI PO 2010]

When the productive capacity of the economic system of a State is inadequate to create sufficient number of jobs, it is called [CDS 2012]

Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (lGNOAPS), the benefits are available to the people having minimum age of ____ [Bank of India PO 2010]

Poverty in less developed countries is largely due to [CPO SI 2010]

Consider the following statements:
1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]

Disguised unemployment in India is mainly related to :
1. agricultural sector
2. rural area
3. factory sector
4. urban area

Which of the following is/are correct?
I. Bulk of unemployment in India is in rural areas
II. The disguised unemployment in agricultural sector is perennial
III. Industrialisation has rendered several people job-less in India

26.	DWCRA stands for:
A.	Development and Welfare of Catchment Rural Areas
B.	Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas
C.	Direct Welfare of Children in Rural Areas
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas

27.	Which one of the following is a revamp of the Integrated Rural Development Programme?
A.	Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana
B.	Community-based Pro-poor Initiative
C.	Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
D.	National Social Assistance Programme
Answer» C. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

28.	What is the main objective of Antyodaya programme?
A.	Uplift the poor
B.	Uplift the urban poor
C.	Uplift the farmer
D.	Uplift the landless labour
Answer» A. Uplift the poor

29.	Which of the following schemes launched by the Govt. of India aims at enhancing the livelihood security of the people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred days of employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work? [RBI Grade B Officer 2011]
A.	TRYSEM
B.	Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
C.	Kutir Jyoti Scheme
D.	MNREGA
Answer» D. MNREGA

30.	Swarn Jayanti Gram Swa-Rozgar Yojna came into being in : [UPPCS 2002]
A.	April 1995
B.	April 1997
C.	April 1999
D.	July 2001
Answer» C. April 1999

31.	The Minimum Needs Programme aims to:
A.	provide means for greater mechanization of agriculture
B.	improve the living condition of the poor and also promote their education and health
C.	provide necessary resources by way of refinance to primary lenders
D.	None of these
Answer» B. improve the living condition of the poor and also promote their education and health

33.	With reference to the Government of India's various programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar? [IAS 2006]
A.	It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for the single girl child in families in villages.
B.	It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for female sportspersons from villages who represent their states in any game.
C.	It is an incentive scheme for schools in the villages for computer education.
D.	It is an incentive scheme Panchayati Raj institutions.
Answer» D. It is an incentive scheme Panchayati Raj institutions.

34.	The strategic aim of IRDP is :
A.	to reduce unemployment
B.	to provide the required inputs for increasing agricultural productivity
C.	to provide more opportunities for rural employment and credit facilities at concessional rate of interest
D.	none of these
Answer» C. to provide more opportunities for rural employment and credit facilities at concessional rate of interest

35.	Operation Blackboard aims at
A.	promoting adult literacy
B.	providing education to urban slum dwellers
C.	opening of new schools specially for female children
D.	providing primary education in an educationally backward area
Answer» A. promoting adult literacy

36.	In India, present trend of rapid urbanisation is due to:
A.	lack of employment opportunities in rural areas
B.	influence of cinema and electronic media
C.	break up of joint family system
D.	abolition of zamindari system
Answer» A. lack of employment opportunities in rural areas