national income & human development index section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In the post-Independence period, economic reforms were first introduced in India under :

a) Indira Gandhi Government (1980)

b) Janata Party Government (1977)

c) Rajiv Gandhi Government (1985)

d) P.V. Narsimha Rao Government (1990)

Question : 2

As per the Human Development Report 2015, consider the following statements.

1. India ranks 130 out of 188 countries.
2. HDI is based on the indices for life expectancy education and PPP.
3. In comparison to other nations in the BRICS, India has the lowest rank.

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

When did the Government of India established the independent Ministry for ‘Women and Child Development’?

a) 1987

b) 1985

c) 1988

d) 1986