poverty & unemployment section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In the Indian context, the studies of poverty were made by

1. Dandekar and Rath
2. P.K. Bardhan
3. B.S. Minhas
4. I.J. Ahluwalia

a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

b) (i) and (ii)

c) (ii) and (iii)

d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Question : 2

Consider the following statements:

1. NERLP would benefit all the north east states.
2. NERLP aims to improve rural livelihoods especially that of women, unemployed youth and most disadvantaged in four North Eastern states only.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 3

Consider the following sectors of the Indian economy with respect to share of employment.

1. Agriculture sector
2. Industrial sector
3. Services sector

a) 3, 1, 2

b) 1, 2, 3

c) 1, 3, 2

d) 3, 2, 1

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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