Following are the factors that contributed to decline in poverty level: (a) Land reforms (b) Robust agriculture growth (c) Imports (d) Rapid and widespread industrialisation

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

Consider the following factors responsible for India`s poor performance in family planning as compared to China and Brazil with similar history. (a) Social taboos on sexuality (b) Introducing sex education at school level (c) Lack of awareness about reproductive health (d) Low female literacy

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

With the current programmes in operation, India is poised to attain complete literacy by 2030, but these are certain alarming factors appurtenant to it. (a) Learning level of children is abysmally poor. (b) 2/3^rd of children (7 - 14) could not read a story of grade 2 level. (c) 40% of them could not do basic arithmetic operations viz. subtraction and division. (d) The only consoling factor is that drop out rate at primary level is not high.

Which of the above you do not agree to?

Consider the following factors on which the computation of HDI (Human Development Index) is based. (a) Literacy (b) Life expectancy (c) Health and hygiene level (d) Per capita income

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

Which of the following is not the goal adopted by UNDP under the UN Millenium Declaration?

Last sixty years have seen a dramatic increase in life expectancy at birth (33 to 65). Consider the following statements in this context: (a) Improved public health. (b) Improvement in nutrition and sanitation. (c) Approach to private medical care. (d) Eradication of small pox and sharp reduction in deaths on account of deadly diseases like cholera and malaria.

Which of the above you do not agree to?

Referring to the 1947-80, the Indian Industry was severely hit by the following constraints: (a) Profit ceilings on companies in many sectors (b) FERA restriction on foreign equity holdings (c) MRTP restricted growth of firms (d) No control on prices (e) License Raj

Which of the above is /are incorrect?

Per capita intake of calories defines the poverty line. Following are the suggested combinations for rural urban setup. Which is the correct combination?

Consider the following measures adopted by the government for economic reforms (1990 - 2007): (a) Industrial licenses for the expansion of manufacturing base were abolished. (b) 100% foreign ownership was permitted. (c) Excise duty was increased on imports to discourage them. (d) VAT was imposed/levied on domestic products. (e) Price control was eased in many cases.

Which of the above is/are not in conformity?

Which of the following is/are not the major indicator(s) of economic development?

(a) Net National Product (NNP) (b) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) (c) Human Literacy Index (d) Human Poverty Index (e) Per Capita Income

Bulk of spending in India has been on 'promotiona' forms of direct anti-poverty programmes rather than “protective” interventions. (a) Social security is need of the hour viz old age pension/widow pensions. (b) Anti-poverty programmes have been ineffectual. (c) Protective schemes are simple to implement. (d) Administrative cost involved is high.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

Following are the policy initiatives for promoting MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises). Which one of them does not relate to the group?

While the country is getting weather, people should get healthier. List out the obstacles. (a) Allocation, to health is only 1% of GDP, (lowest in the world). (b) There are only 40 doctors per 1000 people in India as compared to 2300 in USA. (c) There is amelioration in malnutrition among children. (d) Infant mortality and maternal mortality is satisfactorily reduced/controlled.

Which of the above is/are not in conformity?

Inspite of the fact that there has been robust and dramatic economic development since the reforms of 90`s, poverty level shows a marginal decline. (a) Overdependence on agriculture engaging 60% of labour force but contributing only 20% to GDP. (b) Jobs created are in service sector - a niche for highly literates. (c) MGNREGS and food for work scheme have had extensive application. (d) Millions of illiterate and semi-literate population could not reap benefits of open economy.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

India`s HDI of 0.51 is only marginally above of an underdeveloped country. (a) Liberalisation of globalisation of the economy benefited the educated masses. (b) Illiterates and semi-literates remained untouched. (c) Health and sanitation is in utterly poor condition. (d) There has only been slow increase in HDI, but largely incommensurate with the increase in per capita income.

Which of the above is/are not responsible factor(s) for low HDI?