poverty & unemployment section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

When the population growth rate of an economy becomes greater than the achievable economic growth, it is known as

a) Population Crisis

b) None of the above

c) Population Explosion

d) Population Trap

Question : 2

The National Rural Health Mission was launched on

a) June 18, 2004

b) April 12, 2005

c) August 15, 2002

d) March 31, 2003

Question : 3

According to Census 2011, which of the following states of India has lowest percentage of Urban population to its total population?

a) Jharkhand

b) Rajasthan

c) Himachal Pradesh

d) Odisha

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. India Development Marketplace (DM) is launched by IMF.
2. DM is a competitive grant-based programme launched by World Bank for profit and non-profit organisations working in the area of delivering services to the poor in North Eastern States of Assam, Mizoram and Meghalaya.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 5

To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do ?

1. Promoting skill development
2. Introducing more social security schemes
3. Reducing infant mortality rate
4. Privatisation of higher education

a) None of the above

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 3 and 4 only

Question : 6

Which of the following Committees was set up in India for identification of BPL families in Urban Areas?

a) Lakdawala Committee

b) Hashim Committee

c) Tendulkar Committee

d) Saxena Committee