inclusive growth, sustainable development & employment section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following is the main aim of the recently launched “E-Inclusion project”?

a) To achieve 100 per cent financial inclusion

b) To provide IT training for Rural/SC/ST women beneficiaries

c) To provide core bank facility to all post offices

d) To establish ATM kiosks at Gram Panchayat level

Question : 2

What does the term ‘Green shoots’ represent in an Economy?

a) signs of economic recovery during an economy downturn

b) signs of growth of agriculture sector in a growing economy

c) signs of growth of agriculture sector in a declining economy

d) signs of economic decline in a developed economy.

Question : 3

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.

1. The scheme provides free LPG connection to the women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
2. Rs. 8000 crores has been earmarked under the scheme.
3. The scheme provides financial support of ` 2800 for each LPG connection to the BPL households.
4. The scheme will benefit 5 crore BPL families across the nation.

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 3

Question : 4

AMRUT was launched on

a) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic urban infrastructure in 500 cities

b) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic urban infrastructure in cities

c) 25 June, 2016 to improve availability of safe drinking water in urban areas

d) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic amenities in 500 cities

Question : 5

The ratio of labour force in the informal to formal sector in India is approximately:

a) 80:20

b) 50:50

c) 70:30

d) 90:10

Question : 6

Consider the following statements regarding how National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood of rural poor:

1. By setting up 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, fertilizer, micro-irrigation equipments free of cost.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3