The question asks to identify the direct consequence of low income and increasing population, combined with unemployment. We need to analyze how these factors collectively lead to one of the given options.
Correct Option: B) Poverty. Low income, coupled with increasing population and unemployment, directly results in a state where a significant portion of the population lacks the financial means to meet their basic needs, which is the definition of poverty.
The question asks to identify the odd one out among factors that hinder an economy's growth rate. We need to evaluate each option to determine if it's a fundamental economic constraint or a less direct, more subjective factor.
Correct Option: D) Lack of guidance. This is the odd one out because while good guidance can facilitate growth, its absence is not a fundamental economic constraint like the lack of resources, infrastructure, or technology, which are direct inputs or enablers of production.
The question asks about the century when India's growth rates began to move upwards significantly, nearing double-digit figures. This requires knowledge of India's economic history, particularly its post-liberalization period.
Correct Option: C) 21
India's economic growth rates started accelerating significantly and were on the verge of achieving double-digit growth primarily in the 21st century, particularly from the early 2000s onwards, following the economic reforms of 1991.
The question asks to identify the correct statements that explain the concept of human capital formation. Human capital formation refers to the process of increasing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of people, which contributes to economic growth and development.
C) 2 and 4
Statements 2 and 4 accurately describe human capital formation. Statement 2 defines it as increasing knowledge, skills, and capacities, which are the core components. Statement 4 correctly identifies that these enhanced human attributes constitute intangible wealth. Therefore, human capital formation is the process of accumulating this intangible wealth.
The question asks about the aim of the 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' program. To answer this, one needs to recall the core objectives and operational model of this specific government initiative. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Ministry of Education (formerly Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India, launched to connect higher education institutions with local communities.
B) Connecting institutions of higher educations with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies. This option correctly identifies the primary objective of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, which is to enable higher education institutions to contribute to the economic and social betterment of rural communities by applying their knowledge and technological expertise to local problems.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). We need to evaluate each statement based on the known facts about the scheme.
Correct Option: C) 2 and 3 only