poverty & unemployment section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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 : 3

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of children suffering from malnutrition?

a) Jharkhand

b) Bihar

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Rajasthan

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

How many people in India live below poverty line?

a) 40.5%

b) 27.5%

c) 29.5%

d) 23.5%