The world economy has witnessed The Great Depression during which year gap?
The question asks about the time period of The Great Depression, a significant economic event in world history. To answer this, one needs to recall the historical timeline of major economic crises.
Correct Option: B) 1929 - 1939
The Great Depression began with the stock market crash in October 1929 and its effects lingered throughout the 1930s, generally considered to have concluded with the increased industrial activity and mobilization for World War II, which began in 1939.
The question asks about the primary objective of the 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan'. This requires knowledge of social campaigns and government initiatives in India, particularly those aimed at addressing specific social evils.
Correct Option: C) eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
The 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign specifically launched with the aim of eradicating manual scavenging and ensuring the rehabilitation of manual scavengers. It seeks to liberate manual scavengers from this dehumanizing practice and provide them with alternative livelihoods and dignity. This campaign has been instrumental in raising awareness and advocating for policy changes related to manual scavenging in India.
The question asks about the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY). To answer this, one needs to recall the core purpose and target beneficiaries of this government scheme.
A) Bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched in April 2015 with the aim of providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises. Its primary objective is to "fund the unfunded" by making credit available to small businesses and entrepreneurs who often struggle to access finance from traditional banks. This process effectively integrates them into the formal financial system, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth.
This question asks to arrange a series of economic events in a logical cause-and-effect sequence. We need to identify the starting point and then trace the subsequent impacts.
Therefore, the logical sequence is Increased Income \(\rightarrow\) Increased Purchasing Power \(\rightarrow\) Increased Production \(\rightarrow\) Increased Output.
Correct Option: D) iii,i,ii,iv
The question refers to India's economic situation before the reforms (typically referring to the 1991 economic reforms). Prior to these reforms, India's economy was characterized by slow growth, often described as a "Hindu rate of growth." This period was marked by low per capita income, limited industrialization, and a heavily regulated economy.
C) Low-growth cycle — This accurately describes the economic situation in India before the 1991 reforms. The economy was characterized by slow growth rates and persistent low levels of income, creating a self-perpetuating cycle where low income limited investment and innovation, thus maintaining low growth.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). We need to evaluate each statement based on the features and objectives of the scheme.
Based on the analysis, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.
C) 1 and 3 only