inclusive growth, sustainable development & employment section 2 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 11

Consider the following statements regarding how National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood of rural poor:

1. By setting up large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas.
2. By strengthening self-help groups and providing skill development.
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizer, micro-irrigation equipments free of cost.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 12

The ratio of labour force in the informal to formal sector in India is approximately:

a) 80:20

b) 50:50

c) 70:30

d) 90:10

Question : 13 [HPPSC (Pre) 2016]

AMRUT was launched on

a) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic urban infrastructure in 500 cities

b) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic urban infrastructure in cities

c) 25 June, 2016 to improve availability of safe drinking water in urban areas

d) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic amenities in 500 cities

Question : 14

Which one among the following is an appropriate description of deflation?

a) it is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies

b) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services

c) It is a persistent recession in the economy

d) It is fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time

Question : 15

Which one of the following is the main aim of the recently launched “E-Inclusion project”?

a) To achieve 100 per cent financial inclusion

b) To provide IT training for Rural/SC/ST women beneficiaries

c) To provide core bank facility to all post offices

d) To establish ATM kiosks at Gram Panchayat level