inclusive growth, sustainable development & employment section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and nontraditional trades?

a) Kishori Shakti Yojana

b) Swayamsiddha

c) Swawlamban

d) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

Question : 2

Corporation tax is imposed by

a) State Government

b) Local Government

c) Central Government

d) State as well as Central Government

Question : 3

Which of the following statements about India’s unorganised sector are true?

1. Labour is more in number than that in the organised sector.
2. Job security and work regulation are better in the unorganised sector.
3. They are usually not organised into trade unions.
4. Workers are usually employed for a limited number of days.

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 3

Question : 4

Consider the following statements regarding “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana”:

1. It is targeted for workers earning wages up to Rs. 15000
2. Government provides employees contribution to the EPF
3. Government reimburses the employer contribution of EPS
4. The scheme is applicable for the MSME sector only

a) (i) & (iii) only

b) (i) & (ii) only

c) (i), (ii) & (iv) only

d) (iii) & (iv) only

Question : 5

Consider the following statements:

1. National Vocational Qualitative Framework (NVQF) scheme is implemented by AICTE and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC).
2. The scheme is being funded by both the centre and the state governments in the ratio of 50:50.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) None

Question : 6

The National Census is conducted by which of the following offices/ agencies:

a) Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs

b) Central Statistical Office (CSO)

c) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

d) Census Bureau of India