MCQ on Employment and Public Welfare Schemes Quiz-2

Question 1: When was the Community Development Programme started in India?

(A) 2nd October, 1950 A.D.

(B) 2nd October, 1951 A.D.

(C) 2nd October, 1952 A.D.

(D) 2nd October, 1953 A.D.

Question 2: When did the Community Development Programme start in India?

(A) 1958

(B) 1955

(C) 1952

(D) 1951

Question 3: With reference to power sector in India, consider the following statements.

1. Rural electrification has been treated as a basic minimum service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana.
   
2. 100% Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit.
   
3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with 14 states.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) Only 3

Question 4: Which of the following is not the recommendation of the task force on direct taxes under the chairmanship of Dr. Vijay Kelkar in the year 2002?

(A) Abolition of wealth tax

(B) Increase in the exemption limit of personal income to 1.20 lakh for widows

(C) Elimination of standard deduction

(D) Exemption from tax on dividends and capital gains from the listed equity

Question 5: What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and nontraditional trades?

(A) Kishori Shakti Yojana

(B) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

(C) Swayamsiddha

(D) Swawlamban

Question 6: Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS).

1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
   
2. The central assistance under this scheme is at the rate of  300 per month per beneficiary. Under the scheme, states have been urged to give matching amounts.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 7: With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements.

1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana.
   
2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 8:In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs.
Term Most Appropriate Description

1. Melt down – Fall in stock prices
   
2. Recession – Fall in growth rate
   
3. Slow down – Fall in GDP
   

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

(A) Only 1

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 9: In order to comply with TRIPS agreement, India enacted the geographical Indications of goods. (Registration and protection) Act, 1999. The difference between a ‘Trade Mark’ and a geographical Indication is/are

1. A trademark is an individual or a company’s right whereas a geographical indication cannot be licensed.
   
2. A trademark can be licensed whereas a geographical indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicraft only.
   

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 10: With reference to the National Investment Fund which of the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements.

1. The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance.
   
2. The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the consolidation fund of India.
   
3. Certain Asset Management companies are appointed as the fund manager.
   
4. A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) Only 2

(C) 3 and 4

(D) Only 3

Question 11: 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’s is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentall challenged women etc., whereas, Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through self help group (SHGs).
   
2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through local seld government bodies or reputed voluntary organisations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 12: Mid-day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 to promote ____________.

(A) Adult literacy

(B) Universalisation of primary education

(C) Secondary education

(D) None of the above

Question 13: ‘Skill Development Initiative’ has been operationalised in ____________.

(A) February, 2005

(B) March, 2005

(C) May, 2007

(D) April, 2010

Question 14: In which year Family Planning Programme was started in India?

(A) 1950

(B) 1951

(C) 1952

(D) 1955

Question 15: Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan started recently by Government of India related to __________.

(A) making Ganga, pollution free

(B) making the environment country pollution free

(C) making the urban areas of the country pollution free

(D) ending the Open Latrine System in Rural areas

Question 16: ‘Small Farmers Development’ Programme was started in the year __________.

(A) 1974

(B) 1967

(C) 1980

(D) 1961

Question 17: PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) an ambitious programme on Rural Development was introduced by ____________.

(A) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

(B) Manmohan Singh

(C) M.S. Swaminathan

(D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Question 18: Which one of the following statements is not true about Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana?

(A) It is a personal accident cover

(B) It is open to anyone between the age of 18 and 50 years

(C) It is open to anyone between the age of 18 and 70 years

(D) Premium payable is ` 12 per annum

Question 19: Which one of the following is not included in Eight Missions under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change?

(A) Solar Power

(B) Afforestation

(C) Nuclear Power

(D) Waste to energy conversion

Question 20: Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is associated with revamping of ____________.

(A) Urban infrastructure

(B) Urban sanitation

(C) Urban health

(D) Urban education

Question 21: How many minimum hours of power supply is assured for rural agriculture purpose in ‘Atal Jyoti Yojana-2013’?

(A) 10

(B) 12

(C) 14

(D) 16

Question 22: Which organisation is giving financial support for ‘Tejaswini Rural Women’s Empowerment Programme’?

(A) IMF

(B) IFC

(C) IFAD

(D) IIMA

Question 23: What is the bank amount available to Dalits and Women under ‘Standup India’?

(A) 1-10 lakh

(B) 10-50 lakh

(C) 10 lakh-1 crore

(D) 50 lakh-1 crore

Question 24: How many poor families will be provided with how much medical insurance per family in 2018-19?

(A) 10 crore and 3 lakh

(B) 5 crore and 5 lakh

(C) 10 crore and 5 lakh

(D) 3 crore and 10 lakh

Question 25: Which of the following is the largest rural employment programme in India? 

(A) MNREGA

(B) TRYSEM

(C) Work for food

(D) Skill Development Programme

Question 26: Which of the following is measured by the Lorenz Curve?

(A) Illiteracy

(B) Unemployment

(C) Population growth rate

(D) Inequality of Income

Question 27: Which of the following is/are aim/ aims of ‘Digital India’ Plan of the Government of India?

1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
   
2. Established a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centers within our national geographical boundaries.
   
3. Connect many of our villages to the internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places major tourist centres.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 3

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 28: With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements.

1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
   
2. It among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
   
3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1 and 3

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Question 29: With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements.

1. BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.
   
2. While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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