inclusive growth, sustainable development & employment section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

When was the Community Development Programme started in India?

a) 2nd October, 1950 A.D.

b) 2nd October, 1952 A.D.

c) 2nd October, 1953 A.D.

d) 2nd October, 1951 A.D.

Question : 2

Consider the following statements regarding an economy facing cyclical unemployment:

1. It may lead to inflation in the economy
2. It may lead to deflation in the economy
3. It can be tackled through expansionary monetary policy
4. It can be tackled through expansionary fiscal policy

a) (i), (iii) & (iv) only

b) (i) only

c) (ii) only

d) (ii), (iii) & (iv) only

Question : 3

Which of the following items of works are included in Bharat Nirman? Find your answer with the help of given codes.

1. Accelerated irrigation benefits programme
2. Inter-linking of River projects
3. Scheme for repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies
4. Rehabilitation of displaced persons due to irrigation projects

a) Only 1 and 2

b) Only 1, 2 and 3

c) All of four

d) Only 1, 2 and 4

Question : 4

The Employment Assurance Scheme envisages financial assistance to rural areas for guaranteeing employment to at least

a) 50% of the men and women seeking jobs in rural areas

b) one man and one woman in a rural family living below the poverty line

c) one person in a rural landless household living below the poverty line

d) 50% of the men seeking jobs in rural areas

Question : 5

The worldwide Great Depression took place in

a) 1928

b) 1929

c) 1930

d) 1936

Question : 6

How many minimum hours of power supply is assured for rural agriculture purpose in ‘Atal Jyoti Yojana-2013’?

a) 10

b) 14

c) 16

d) 12