poverty & unemployment section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

According to the data studied by Planning commission in 2011–12, how much the population of India falls under the poverty line?

a) 31.2%

b) 14.2%

c) 21.9%

d) 34.2%

Question : 2

Who conducts the periodical sample survey for estimating the poverty line in India?

a) NSSO

b) Ministry of Social Justice

c) Niti Aayog

d) CSO

Question : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. The Multidimensional Poverty Index is developed by Mckinzey with UNDP support.
2. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) covers deprivation of health, education, standard of living, i.e., assets and services at household level.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 both

c) 2 only

d) None

Question : 4

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 : 5

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)