poverty & unemployment section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Population growth in India during the decade 2001-2012 was

a) 21%

b) 22%

c) 17.6%

d) 19.5%

Question : 2

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 : 3

Consider the following statements:

1. District rural development agencies (DRDAs) help in reduction of rural poverty in India.
2. DRDAs secure intersectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
3. DRDAs ensure effective utilization of funds intended for anti-poverty programme.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3 all

Question : 4

Find the correct poverty estimates for the given states in 2011-12, as per the Planning Commission.

a) Chhattisgarh 36.9%, 34.7%, 33.7%, 33.9%

b) Manipur 33.7%, 39.9%, 34.4%, 36.9%

c) Arunachal Pradesh 34.7%, 33.7%, 36.9%, 34.7%

d) Bihar 39.9%, 36.9%, 39.9%, 33.7%

Question : 5

How many people in India live below poverty line?

a) 40.5%

b) 27.5%

c) 29.5%

d) 23.5%

Question : 6

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