Topics

Which among the following about the Rangarajan Panel Report on poverty estimation (submitted in July, 2014) is/are correct?
1. The report states that three out of ten people in India are poor.
2. The report endorsed the Tendulkar Committee suggestion on determining poverty line in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below


A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer:
A) Only 1


Part of solved Poverty and Unemployment questions and answers : General Knowledge >> Economy >> Poverty and Unemployment




Comments
No comments available




Similar Questions
1). Consider the following statements
1. India's Gini index is more favourable than that of China which has higher HDI ranking.
2. India has higher relative inequality in urban areas than the rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
-- View Answer
2). Consider the following statements
1. Mahila Samakhya Scheme is implemented in nine states.
2. Mahila Samakhya Scheme recognises the centrality of education in empowering women to achieve equality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
-- View Answer
3). Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana has been launched for
A). providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
B). promoting women's Self Help Groups in backward areas
C). promoting financial inclusion in the country
D). providing financial help to the marginalised communities
-- View Answer
4). Which one of the following is the main aim of the Dr Ambedkar National Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students?
A). To assist meritorious students belonging to Other Backward Classes for enabling them to pursue higher studies .
B). To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue higher studies
C). To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue lower primary education
D). To assist meritorious girl students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue primary education
-- View Answer
5). Consider the following
1. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
3. Sampooma Grameen Rozgar Yojana
4. Indira Awas Yojana
Select the correct chronological order of the above yojanas?
A). 2 3 4 1
B). 4 1 2 3
C). 1 2 3 4
D). 4 3 1 2
-- View Answer


6). Consider the following statements about Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls SABLA
1. It covers the adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18.
2. Under the scheme, adolescent girls will be provided Take Home Ration (THR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). Only 1
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
-- View Answer
7). Which one of the following is the main objective of the Ujjawala Scheme launched for women and children in India?
A). To prevent the trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and repatriation of women and children
B). To assist women and children below 6-years to attain self sufficiency in the health-care and nutrition
C). To prevent women from becoming victims to maternal mortality and infant mortality in the society
D). None of the above
-- View Answer
8). Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for women's development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements
1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc, whereas, Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed voluntary organisation whereas, Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
-- View Answer
9). Consider the following statements
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) aims at enhancing livelihood security of households in both rural and urban areas of the country.
2. The primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is to augment wage employment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A). Only 1
B). Only 2
C). Both 1 and 2
D). Neither 1 nor 2
-- View Answer
10). Consider the following deprived children
1. Child labour
2. Street children
3. Migrating children
4. Working children
Which of the children given above are covered in the Alternative Education Interventions of the SSA?
A). 1, 2, 3 and 4
B). 1, 2 and 3
C). 2 and 3
D). 3 and 4
-- View Answer
Home About Us Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Contact us