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Economics development of maharashtra - service sector - class-XI

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What measures are taken by Maharashtra Government for development of economic infrastructure?

  1. Increasing installed capacity of electricity generation

  2. Rural electrification, network improvement and programmes for energy conservation

  3. Modified direct benefit transfer scheme to LPG consumers in the state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Following measures are taken by Maharashtra Government for development of economic infrastructure:

  • Increasing installed capacity of electricity generation
  • Rural electrification, network improvement and programmes for energy conservation
  • Modified direct benefit transfer scheme to LPG consumers in the state
  • Metro Railway has started at Mumbai and Nagpur

Which of the following comes under Economic infrastructure?

  1. Energy

  2. Transport

  3. Communication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic infrastructure facilitates production and distribution of goods and services for economic development. Following comes under the economic infrastructure:

  • Energy
  • Transport
  • Communication

To which sector, the scheme "Each One Teach One" and "Sakshar Bharat Abhiyan" is related?

  1. Adult Literacy

  2. Girls Education

  3. Inclusive Education

  4. Tribal Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To improve the adult literacy in the state, innovative schemes like "Each One Teach One" and "Sakshar Bharat Abhiyan" are implemented with community participation.

How many levels of education are there in our country?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 6


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are four levels of education in our country.

  1. Primary
  2. Secondary
  3. Higher Secondary
  4. Higher Education

What is the aim of Mahabhraman scheme launched by MTDC?

  1. To bring students of foreign universities into state universities.

  2. To bring foreign medical researchers in state medical universities.

  3. To promote digital India and Skill India.

  4. To bring different experimental projects such as agro tourism, village tourism, food tourism, safaris, tribal lifestyles etc. under one roof.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is the nodal agency for implementation of Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016. MTDC launched the Mahabhraman scheme to bring different experimental projects such as agro tourism, village tourism, food tourism, safaris, tribal lifestyles etc. under one roof.

What forms the backbone of socio-economic development of any country?

  1. Education

  2. Religious texts

  3. Industrial growth

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Education is considered as one of the basic human needs. It forms the backbone of socio-economic development of any country. in the present scenario, India is getting the advantage of highest demographic dividend due to maximum percentage of young population in the country. Education, therefore becomes 'a priority' at the national as well as state level.

Which of the following comes under Social infrastructure?

  1. Health

  2. Education

  3. Housing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social infrastructure is also one of the important components of the economy because it improves the quality of human life as well as stimulates the economic development. In not only improves the quality but also gives the power to produce knowledge. Social infrastructure includes literacy programme, education, public health, housing, drinking water and sanitation.

Which is the fastest growing sector of Maharashtra's economy?

  1. Agricultural Sector

  2. Industrial Sector

  3. Service Secor

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Service sector consists of insurance, tourism, retail banking, education and social services. Service sector includes provision of services to business as well as final consumers. It is the largest employment generating and fastest growing sector of economy. 

How does the state government encouraging tribal education in Maharashtra?

  1. By introducing Ashram schools

  2. By providing government hostel facility

  3. By providing food, uniforms, educational materials and other concessions free of cost

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government of Maharashtra has introduced residential ashram schools in tribal areas of the state. tribal students are provided accommodation, food, uniforms, educational materials and other concessions free of cost. There are 556 aides Ashram Schools in the state. Government hostel facilities is provided at division, district and taluka level to encourage tribal students to pursue higher studies.

The core areas for development of service sector include:

  1. Fintech

  2. IT/ITES

  3. Cloud Computing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The core areas for development of service sector include Fintech, IT/ITES, Start ups, cloud computing, electric vehicles, defence, tourism and private universities. Government has also tried to expand the service sector by various activities in Tier II cities.

What was the expenditure of Maharashtra state government on primary education during 2016-17?

  1. 10000 Crore

  2. 15000 Crore

  3. 19500 Crore

  4. 30000 Crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The state of Maharashtra has implemented the Right to Education (RTE) in the age group 6-14 years to provide free and compulsory education under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). The expenditure of the state government on primary education was 19486 crore during 2016-17.

What is Internet Subscriber base in Maharashtra as on 30th September 2017?

  1. 2.5 Crore

  2. 3.5 Crore

  3. 5.45 Crore

  4. 10.5 Crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Internet subscriber base was 5.45 crore in Maharashtra as on 30th September 2017, which is highest among all the states.

When was Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in Maharashtra?

  1. 2007

  2. 2009

  3. 2010

  4. 2011


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA) was launched in 2009 with the objective to improve the access as well as the quality of secondary education. During 2016-17, the state government's expenditure on secondary and higher secondary education was 16089 crore.

Which is the first state in country to receive RUSA grant?

  1. Punjab

  2. Goa

  3. Maharshtra

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyaan (RUSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 2013. It aims at providing strategic funding to higher educational institutions throughout the country. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to receive  RUSA grant of 20 crore under Research and Innovation and Quality improvement for setting up innovation and technology transfer hubs.

What was the contribution of service sector to the Gross State Domestic Product in Maharashtra during 2017-18?

  1. 34.5 %

  2. 44.5 %

  3. 54.5 %

  4. 64.5%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Service Sector is the largest employment generating and fastest growing sector of the state economy. The contribution of service sector to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has been highest compared to other sectors in the economy. It was 54.5 % during 2017-18.

What is the key focus of the new Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016?

  1. To promote nationalism

  2. To promote Privatisation

  3. To promote academic autonomy

  4. To promote space research


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To meet the challenge of liberalization, privatization and globalization, the state enacted the new Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016. Key focus of this Act is to promote academic autonomy and excellence, skill based education through democratic process in higher education.

What is the target of Road development plan (2001-2021)?

  1. To develop 1.37 lakh kms of road

  2. To develop 2.37 lakh kms of road

  3. To develop 3.37 lakh kms of road

  4. To develop 4.37 lakh kms of road


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Road development plan (2001-2021) is being implemented in the state of Maharashtra with a target to develop 3.37 lakh kms of road.

How many community health centres are there in Maharashtra as on 31 March 2017?

  1. 150

  2. 260

  3. 300

  4. 360


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are 1814 primary health centres and 360 community health centres are there in Maharashtra as on 31 March 2017.

What is the basic requirement for economic development?

  1. Nuclear power

  2. Infrastructure

  3. Good governance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Infrastructure is the basic requirement for economic development. A sound infrastructural foundation is the key to overall socio-economic development of the state. This act as a magnet for attracting additional investment into the state and thus provides a competitive edge to it over other states.

How many state universities are there in Maharashtra?

  1. 17

  2. 20

  3. 22

  4. 25


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 22 state universities in Maharashtra. Out of which 4 universities are for agriculture, one university for health sciences courses, one university for veterinary science, one for technology and 15 other for other universities for general courses. In addition to these, there are 21 autonomous universities, one central university, 4 private universities and 5 institutes of national importance in the state.

What are objectives of Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016?

  1. To Make Maharashtra a leading tourist destination by 2025.

  2. To attract investments to the tune of 30000 crore.

  3. To create one million additional jobs in the industry.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To promote the state as a leading tourist destination, the government has formulated Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016. The objectives of tourism policy include:

  • To Make Maharashtra a leading tourist destination by 2025.
  • To attract investments to the tune of 30000 crores.
  • To create one million additional jobs in the industry.

Which is the nodal agency to implement the Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016?

  1. BEST

  2. CIDCO

  3. MERC

  4. MTDC


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is the nodal agency for implementation of Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016. MTDC organises different events such as Ellora festival, Elephanta festival etc.

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