poverty & unemployment section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Assertion (A):
India has experienced a Phenomenal growth of population since 1951.
Reason (R):
1951 is called the demographic divide in India’s demographic history.

a) (A) is true, but (R) is false

b) (A) is false, but (R) is true

c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Question : 2

Population growth in India during the decade 2001-2012 was

a) 21%

b) 22%

c) 17.6%

d) 19.5%

Question : 3

According to the Census 2011, the percentage of India’s population to the world population is

a) 17.5

b) 18

c) 16

d) 16.5

Question : 4

How many people in India live below poverty line?

a) 40.5%

b) 27.5%

c) 29.5%

d) 23.5%

Question : 5

Consider the following two statements and answer the question

1. The rural poverty alleviation programme will henceforth run on mission mode.
2. National Rural Livelihood Mission is a centrally sponsored programme implemented by the states.

a) Both I and II are correct

b) Only I is correct

c) Only II is correct

d) None is correct

Question : 6

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

a) Reducing infant mortality rate

b) Privatisation of higher education

c) Promoting skill development

d) Introducing more social security schemes