Multiple choice

Bulk of spending in India has been on 'promotiona' forms of direct anti-poverty programmes rather than “protective” interventions. (a) Social security is need of the hour viz old age pension/widow pensions. (b) Anti-poverty programmes have been ineffectual. (c) Protective schemes are simple to implement. (d) Administrative cost involved is high.

Which of the above is/are incorrect?

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (b)

  3. Only (b) and (c)

  4. Only (d)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As compared to anti-poverty programmes/schemes which by and large proved ineffective, protective schemes are worth taking on account of its simplicity and relatively low cost.

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