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MCQ for economy-11-7th-march-2023

by Vajiram & Ravi

29-08-2023

06:35 AM

1.

With reference to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), consider the following statements:

1. NITI Aayog has been designated as the nodal agency for the MPI under the Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) mandate.

2. Access to bank account, antenatal care, and electricity are indicators used in the index.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

2.

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri MatruVandana Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. Pregnant women in regular employment with the central government are not eligible to receive benefits.

2. A beneficiary is entitled to receive benefits for the first two childbirths only.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  • A

    1 and 2

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    2 and 3

  • D

    3 only

3.

With reference to the various methods proposed for calculating the poverty line in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Alghah committee recommended separate urban and rural poverty lines based on the consumer price index.

2. The Tendulkar committee proposed using private expenditure on health and education for estimating poverty.

3. The Rangarajan expert group recommended consumption expenditure based on National Accounts Statistics.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    1 and 3 only

  • C

    2 and 3 only

  • D

    2 only

4.

Consider the following pairs:

Sl.no

Terms

Meaning

1

World Poverty Clock

A tool to monitor real-time poverty estimates.

2

Poverty Line Basket

Goods and services necessary to satisfy basic human needs.

3

Poverty Gap

Difference between the poverty line and the income or consumption of the poor.

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  • A

    Sl.no

  • B

    1

  • C

    2

  • D

    3

5.

A ‘Beveridge curve’ is a graphical representation of the relationship between

  • A

    job vacancy rate and Poverty

  • B

    poverty and unemployment

  • C

    unemployment and the Job vacancy rate

  • D

    education and the Job vacancy rate

6.

The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PGRF) is provided by which one of the following organizations?

  • A

    United Nations Development Program

  • B

    World Bank

  • C

    World Trade Organization

  • D

    International Monetary Fund

7.

Consider the following statements with reference to the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS):

1. It was launched in 2016 to promote apprenticeships in the country by providing financial incentives and technology support.

2. It is administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).

3. The Union Government will share 50% of total stipend payable to apprentices with employers.

4. Monitoring of apprenticeship training in State PSUs and Private sector establishments is done by the respective state governments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A

    1 and 2 only

  • B

    3 and 4 only

  • C

    1 and 4 only

  • D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

8.

With reference to the ASEEM Portal, consider the following statements:

1. It is a platform which matches supply of skilled workforce with the market demand and acts as a directory of skilled workforce.

2. It is managed by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

9.

Consider the following pairs:

 

Sl. No.

Scheme

Objective

1.

Sahakar Mitra 

:

To provide an opportunity for professionals to develop leadership and entrepreneurial roles

2.

SANKALP

:

To create awareness about schemes/initiatives 

3.

Chunauti

:

To boost startups and software products with a special focus on Tier-II towns of India

4.

SAMBHAV 

:

To strengthen institutions at the Central, State, and District levels for skill development

 

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

  • A

    Sl. No.

  • B

    1.

  • C

    2.

  • D

    3.

10.

With reference to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), consider the following statements:

1. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) acts as a high-level forum for joint policy formation regarding SDGs at the global level.

2. The United Nations member countries are legally bound to meet the targets under it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  • A

    1 only

  • B

    2 only

  • C

    Both 1 and 2

  • D

    Neither 1 nor 2

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