POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT MCQS SET 14

POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT MCQS SET 14

131) Consider the following statements
1. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is focus on the promotion of institutional deliveries.
2. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is integrated with cash assistance for the post delivery care.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct about the JSY?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2
   
132) Which one of the following curves is a graphical representation of the relationship between unemployment and the job vacancy rate?
A) Phillips curve
B) Laffer curve
C) Beveridge curve
D) Friedman curve
Correct Answer: Beveridge curve
   
133) Structural unemployment arises due to
A) deflationary condition
B) heavy industry bias
C) shortage of raw materials
D) inadequate productive capacity
Correct Answer: heavy industry bias
   
134) Which of the following schemes are designed and launched to improve the living standard of urban poor?
1. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)
2. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
3. Valmiki Ambedkar Malin Basti Awas Yojana (VAMBAY)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
   
135) Which one of the following is related with the Atkinson's Index of an economy?
A) A method to determine the income inequality
B) An effect of supply demand mismatch
C) A method to determine the unemployment
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: A method to determine the income inequality

136) Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Scheme Commencement Year
A) TRYSEM : August, 1979
B) NREP : October, 1980
C) JRY : April, 1995
D) SGSY : April, 1999
Correct Answer: JRY : April, 1995
   
137) Which one of the following schemes is mainly concerned with the destitute widows deserted by their families in religious places like Vrindavan and Kashi?
A) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B) Swayamshidha
C) Swadhar
D) None of these
Correct Answer: Swadhar
   
138) Select the one which is not the responsibility of Gram Sabha under the 'Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005'
A) To recommend projects to the Gram Panchayat and prepare list of possible works
B) To receive application for work and issue a rated receive
C) To monitor the execution of works within the Gram Panchayat
D) To conduct regular social audits of all projects taken up within the Gram Panchayat
Correct Answer: To receive application for work and issue a rated receive
   
139) Consider the following schemes
1. Kishon Shakti Yojana (KSY)
2. Nutrition Programme for Adolescent Girls (NPAG)
3. National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL)
Which of the schemes given above is/are merged to form the Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) Only 1
Correct Answer: 1 and 2   
 
140) Consider the following statements
1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the Tenth Five Year Plan.
2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Only 1