inclusive growth, sustainable development & employment section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements about the “U & Me Against Dengue” campaign :

1. A national campaign has been launched in six Indian cities.
2. It is a joint effort of AIIMS, IMA, NDMC, Rotary Blood Bank, Mortien and NGO SAHAYOG.
3. Will spread awareness among people on how to stop viral infection of dengue mosquito and what preparation we should take for it.
4. Launched a website and 24 × 7 toll-free dengue helpline.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 all

Question : 2

Which of the following is measured by the Lorenz Curve?

a) Illiteracy

b) Population growth rate

c) Inequality of Income

d) Unemployment

Question : 3

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 households below the 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.

a) Only 1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Only 2

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. Insurance penetration is measured as the percentage of insurance premium to GDP
2. Insurance density is measured as the ratio of premium (in US dollar) to total population

a) (i) & (ii) both

b) (i) only

c) (ii) only

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

Question : 5

What is the bank amount available to Dalits and Women under ‘Standup India’?

a) 1-10 lakh

b) 10 lakh-1 crore

c) 50 lakh-1 crore

d) 10-50 lakh

Question : 6

The prices at which the government purchases food grains for maintaining the public distribution system and for building buffer stock is known as?

a) Minimum support prices

b) Issue prices

c) Maximum Procurement prices

d) Ceiling prices