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

Question : 1

Which of the following is measured by the Lorenz Curve?

a) Illiteracy

b) Population growth rate

c) Inequality of Income

d) Unemployment

Question : 2

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 : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. The “Nalanda Project” is a programme of Ministry of Culture.
2. It involves awareness, orientation and development of faculties of minority institutions.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1only

d) None

Question : 4

Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 to promote

a) Adult literacy

b) Secondary education

c) None of the above

d) Universalisation of primary education

Question : 5

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 : 6

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