The question asks to identify the speaker of a specific quote related to India's independence and future aspirations. This requires knowledge of key speeches and statements made by prominent Indian leaders during the independence era.
Correct Option: C) Jawaharlal Nehru. The quote is a direct excerpt from Jawaharlal Nehru's famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech, delivered on the eve of India's independence (August 14, 1947). In this speech, he articulated the vision for the newly independent nation, highlighting that independence was just the beginning of a larger journey towards national development and social justice.
The question asks to identify the odd one out from the given options. This requires classifying the professions or occupations listed and finding the one that does not share a common characteristic with the others.
Correct Option: D) Lawyer
The question asks about the objectives and methods of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in improving the livelihood options of the rural poor. We need to evaluate each given statement against the known goals and strategies of NRLM.
Correct Option: B) 2 only
The question describes a common problem associated with moneylenders, particularly in rural or economically disadvantaged areas. It asks to identify the specific factor charged by moneylenders that leads to chronic indebtedness. We need to choose the term that accurately reflects the cost of borrowing money.
Correct Option: B) Rates of interest. Moneylenders charge high rates of interest, which makes it difficult for borrowers, especially the poor, to repay their loans, leading to a cycle of chronic indebtedness.
The question asks to identify the WRONG statement about poverty from the given options. We need to evaluate each statement based on common characteristics associated with poverty, especially in the Indian context.
A) Only d — Statement (d) is incorrect because children in poor households are generally less likely to survive or be born healthy due to factors like malnutrition, lack of healthcare, and poor sanitation.
The question asks about the eligibility criteria for beneficiaries under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). To answer this, one needs to recall the fundamental principles and provisions of the Act regarding who can apply for work.
Correct Option: D) Adult members of any household.