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Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes

62 questions in Indian Economy.

Asked in 2026, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013, 2012

2026 · Q65Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) : 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)1, 2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)2 only
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2024 · Q100Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements : 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years. 2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary. 3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years. 4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1, 3 and 4
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 4
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2023 · Q51Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana : 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women. 3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women. 4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age. How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)Only three
  4. (d)All four
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Official answer(b) Only two

2023 · Q52Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy : 1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. 2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth. 3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. 4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis. How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)Only three
  4. (d)All four
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Official answer(c) Only three

2023 · Q75Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement–II : Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I

2021 · Q2Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements : 1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only

2019 · Q60Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements : As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers 2. no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2

2018 · Q25Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements : 1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains. 2. The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card. 3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2018 · Q49Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following statements : Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables 1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital. 2. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country. 3. accumulation of tangible wealth. 4. accumulation of intangible wealth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)2 and 4
  4. (d)1, 3 and 4
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Official answer(c) 2 and 4

2017 · Q3Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

  1. (a)Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
  2. (b)Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
  3. (c)Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
  4. (d)Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
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Official answer(a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.

2017 · Q29Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemeseasy

Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ?

  1. (a)Resident Indian citizens only
  2. (b)Persons of age from 21 to 55 only
  3. (c)All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments
  4. (d)All Central Government employees including those of Armed Forces joining the services on or after 1st April, 2004
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Official answer(c) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Governments

2017 · Q61Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only

2017 · Q63Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service' : 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2016 · Q76Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(c) 1 and 3 only

2012 · Q31Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas 2. By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 only