Inclusive Growth and Issues arising from it UPSC Questions

Inclusive Growth and Issues arising from it MCQ Questions

13.
Low income and increasing population leading to increased _____ and unemployment in the country.
A.
Corruption
B.
Poverty
C.
Inflation
D.
Economic inequality
ANSWER :
B. Poverty
14.
The inability of an economy to increase the growth rate of economy is due to the following factors. Find the odd one out among them.
A.
Lack of resources
B.
Lack of infrastructure
C.
Lack of technology
D.
Lack of guidance
ANSWER :
D. Lack of guidance
15.
India's growth rates started moving upwards and on were on the verge of achieving a double-digit growth on which century?
A.
19
B.
20
C.
21
D.
18
ANSWER :
C. 21
16.
Consider the following statements. Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables.
(1) Individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
(2) Increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
(3) Accumulation of tangible wealth.
(4) Accumulation of intangible wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2018
A.
1 and 2
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 4
D.
1 3 and 4
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 4
17.
What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
UPSC - 2017
A.
Achieving 100% literacy by providing collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities.
B.
Connecting institutions of higher educations with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
C.
Strengthening India's scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
D.
Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them
ANSWER :
B. Connecting institutions of higher educations with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
18.
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statement:
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 statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2018
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
ANSWER :
C. 2 and 3 only