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

Question : 1

What is the difference between Millenium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals?

1. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were not developed through an inter-governmental process, while SDG was.
2. All the MDGs are applicable only to the developing countries except for MDG 8 which relates to aid and finance.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of these

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. National Green Tribunal was established in 2010.
2. It was established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
3. The National Green Tribunal ruling can be challenged in the High Court.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 3

Mid-day meal scheme is financed and managed by

a) Food and civil supply department of State Governments

b) Ministry of Programme implementation

c) Ministry of Human Resource Development

d) Department of Consumer Affairs and Welfare

Question : 4

What was unemployment rate during 2015-16 based on Usual Principal Status in India?

a) 8.7%

b) 5.0%

c) 4.2%

d) 7.8%

Question : 5

Consider the following statements in regard to inclusive development:

1. Inclusive development refers to the social inclusion of the socially excluded sections of the society.
2. Creating productive and gainful employment opportunity

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 6

Which among the following states has launched free CFL bulbs scheme for hut dwellers?

a) West Bengal

b) Assam

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Chhatisgarh