Economic and Social Development

131. Which one of the following organizations is not merged into a new umbr

Which one of the following organizations is not merged into a new umbrella scheme ‘Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK)’?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)” option2=”Youth Hostels (YH)” option3=”National Service Scheme (NSS)” option4=”National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP)” correct=”option2″]

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Among the given options, ‘Youth Hostels’ is the least likely to be considered an ‘organization merged into’ RYSK. While the scheme for providing assistance for Youth Hostels is a component under the Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram (RYSK), Youth Hostels themselves are facilities, and the component under RYSK is primarily about financial assistance for their construction/upgradation, not merging an operational organization in the same sense as NYKS.
RYSK is an umbrella scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that brings various youth development programmes under a single framework. Components of RYSK include Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), National Service Scheme (NSS), National Youth Corps (NYC), National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP), Youth Hostels (Assistance), etc.
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) is an autonomous body. National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Young Leaders Programme (NYLP) are programmatic interventions. The ‘Youth Hostels’ component under RYSK refers to the scheme providing assistance for constructing/upgrading hostels, rather than the merger of a specific organization. Thus, while all options are related to RYSK, Youth Hostels are distinct in nature compared to the others listed as programs or organizations.

132. Which one of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yoj

Which one of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is NOT correct ?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a social welfare scheme to provide LPG connections in BPL households” option2=”The scheme was launched in the year 2015″ option3=”The Government has set a target of 5 crores LPG connections under the Yojana” option4=”The objective of the scheme is to safeguard the health of women and children by providing them with clean cooking fuel” correct=”option2″]

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Option A is correct: PMUY is indeed a scheme targeting BPL households to provide LPG connections. Option C is correct: The initial target for PMUY was set at 5 crore LPG connections for BPL families. Option D is correct: A primary objective of the scheme is to improve the health outcomes of women and children by replacing polluting traditional cooking fuels with clean LPG. Option B is NOT correct: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Indian government on May 1, 2016, not in 2015.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in 2016, not 2015.
The scheme aims to provide free LPG connections (deposit-free) to women belonging to poor households, covering the security deposit, while beneficiaries pay for the stove and refills. The target was later expanded to 8 crore connections.

133. Which of the following pairs of Scheme and Target Group, as initiated

Which of the following pairs of Scheme and Target Group, as initiated in the Railway Budget 2016, is / are correctly matched ?
Scheme Target Group
1. Antyodaya Express : For the Reserved Passengers
2. Deen Dayalu Coaches : For the Unreserved Passengers
3. Humsafar : For the Reserved Passengers
4. Tejas : For the Unreserved Passengers
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”2 and 3 only” option3=”3 and 4″ option4=”2 only” correct=”option2″]

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The correctly matched pairs are 2 and 3.
In the Railway Budget 2016-17, several new train services and coaches were announced targeting specific passenger groups.
– Antyodaya Express was announced as a long-distance, fully unreserved train for the common man. Statement 1 is incorrect.
– Deen Dayalu Coaches were introduced as unreserved coaches with modern amenities to be added to existing trains for unreserved passengers. Statement 2 is correct.
– Humsafar trains were announced as fully air-conditioned 3-tier service for the reserved passengers. Statement 3 is correct.
– Tejas was announced as a premium train with modern facilities, primarily for reserved passengers on busy routes. Statement 4 is incorrect.
These initiatives were part of the railways’ efforts to improve the travel experience for different segments of the population, particularly focusing on enhancing facilities for unreserved passengers and introducing premium services.

134. Which one of the following cities has been identified as the best habi

Which one of the following cities has been identified as the best habitable city in the 18th Mercer Quality of Life Study, 2016 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Munich” option2=”Vienna” option3=”Zurich” option4=”Vancouver” correct=”option2″]

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According to the 18th Mercer Quality of Life Study released in 2016, Vienna was ranked as the city with the best quality of life in the world for the seventh consecutive year.
Mercer’s Quality of Life survey evaluates living conditions based on factors like political and social environment, economic environment, socio-cultural environment, medical and health considerations, schools and education, public services and transportation, recreation, consumer goods, housing, and natural environment.
Other cities consistently ranked high in the study included Zurich, Auckland, Munich, and Vancouver. Major global cities like London, Paris, and New York typically rank much lower due to factors like congestion, crime, and cost of living.

135. Which of the following are the objectives of the Khadi and Village Ind

Which of the following are the objectives of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission?
1. To provide employment in rural areas
2. To produce saleable articles
3. To create self reliance amongst people and building up a strong rural community spirit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 and 3 only” correct=”option1″]

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The correct option is A) 1, 2 and 3.
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established by the Government of India, under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. Its primary objectives are aligned with promoting and developing Khadi and village industries in rural areas.
The main objectives of KVIC are:
1. **The social objective:** Providing employment in rural areas.
2. **The economic objective:** Producing saleable articles.
3. **The wider objective:** Creating self-reliance among people and building up a strong rural community spirit.
All three statements correctly reflect the core aims and functions of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

136. Which one among the following has been declared recently as the first

Which one among the following has been declared recently as the first zero-landless district in India ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kannur” option2=”Namakkal” option3=”Hassan” option4=”Cuddapah” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is Kannur.
Kannur district in Kerala was officially declared as India’s first total zero-landless district in 2013. This declaration meant that all landless people identified in the district had been provided with land.
The achievement was part of the state government’s comprehensive poverty eradication programme aiming to provide land to all landless people. Kerala has been at the forefront of land reforms in India.

137. Which of the following is not a characteristic of globalization ?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of globalization ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Fragility of national barriers for the flow of capital and goods” option2=”Rapid flow of information, capital and goods” option3=”Networking of cultural, economic and political relations” option4=”Global infrastructure of formal and informal institutional arrangements” correct=”option4″]

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Globalization is characterized by the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of the world. Options A, B, and C describe key aspects of this phenomenon: reduced barriers allowing freer flow of capital and goods (A), the resulting rapid movement of information, capital, and goods across borders (B), and the increased interaction and interdependence across cultures, economies, and political systems (C). While a global infrastructure of formal and informal institutional arrangements (like WTO, IMF, international laws, norms) exists and facilitates globalization, its existence is often considered more of a consequence or facilitator of globalization rather than a fundamental characteristic defining the process of increased interaction and flow itself. Therefore, D is the least direct characteristic compared to the others which describe the core nature of global interactions.
Globalization is defined by reduced barriers, rapid flows, and increased interconnectedness. Global institutions are primarily facilitators and results of globalization rather than core defining characteristics of the process itself.
Characteristics of globalization commonly include the liberalization of trade and capital flows, technological advancements reducing communication and transportation costs, increased migration, rise of multinational corporations, and greater cultural exchange. While international institutions play a crucial role in governing and shaping globalization, the fundamental characteristics lie in the processes of interaction and integration across national borders.

138. Which of the following statements about the scheme ‘Roshni’ launched b

Which of the following statements about the scheme ‘Roshni’ launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in June 2013 is/are correct?

  • 1. The scheme is supposed to provide training and employment to youth in the age group of 10 to 35 years.
  • 2. 50% of the beneficiaries of the scheme will be women.
  • 3. It is a cent percent Central Government funded scheme.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”1 and 2 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option4″]

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The correct option is D.
– Statement 1 is correct. The ‘Roshni’ scheme, launched in June 2013, was a skill development and placement program for youth (aged 10-35 years) from 24 LWE (Left Wing Extremism) affected districts across 9 states.
– Statement 2 is correct. The scheme aimed to cover 50% women beneficiaries.
– Statement 3 is correct. Roshni was a special initiative fully funded by the Central Government under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (Aajeevika) for LWE affected areas.
The scheme was designed to address the lack of skills and employment opportunities among tribal and rural youth in regions affected by LWE, providing them with vocational training and facilitating placement in jobs.

139. In order to provide pensions to workers of the unorganized sector, whi

In order to provide pensions to workers of the unorganized sector, which one among the following schemes has been launched by the Government?

[amp_mcq option1=”Swabhiman” option2=”Swavalamban” option3=”Swadhar” option4=”Aadhaar” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B.
– ‘Swavalamban’ was a pension scheme launched by the Government of India in September 2010, specifically aimed at workers in the unorganized sector.
– It was a co-contributory scheme under the NPS-Lite (National Pension System-Lite) framework, where the government would contribute Rs. 1,000 per year to each eligible NPS account where the subscriber contributed between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 12,000 per year.
– Swabhiman was a financial inclusion scheme.
– Swadhar was a scheme for providing relief and rehabilitation to women in difficult circumstances.
– Aadhaar is the unique identification number project.
– Swavalamban was later replaced by the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) launched in 2015, which also targets the unorganized sector with a guaranteed pension benefit.

140. The Human Development Report, 2013 (UNDP) does not focus on

The Human Development Report, 2013 (UNDP) does not focus on

[amp_mcq option1=”sustaining development momentum” option2=”peace and security” option3=”confronting environmental pressure” option4=”managing demographic change” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B.
– The Human Development Report (HDR) 2013, titled “The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World”, focused primarily on the significant development progress made by many countries in the developing world (“the South”).
– Its main themes included sustaining development momentum (A), confronting environmental pressure (C) in the context of sustainable development, and managing demographic change (D) as a factor influencing development trajectories.
– While peace and security are recognized as important prerequisites or enabling factors for development, they were not the central thematic focus of the HDR 2013 report itself, which concentrated more on economic, social, and environmental aspects of development progress in the South.
The HDR series typically explores specific themes each year related to human development. The 2013 report highlighted how countries in the South were increasingly becoming drivers of global growth and how they face challenges and opportunities in sustaining this progress, managing environmental issues, and harnessing demographic shifts.
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