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Social Inequality and Policy

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Social Inequality and Policy addresses the causes and consequences of economic disparity and social mobility. Questions explore urbanization impacts, socioeconomic vulnerabilities, and policy recommendations. Understanding these themes is critical for mastering social science and economics papers.

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Social Inequality and Policy Questions

Multiple choice economics international economics indian economy during reforms liberalization, privatisation and globalisation: an appraisal structural changes in indian economy after liberalization

Regional disparity in per capita income in India has increased in the post reform period due to many factors. Which among the following factors has not contributed to the growth in such disparity?

  1. Decline in the share of public investment.

  2. Change in policy regime regulating investment locations.

  3. Poor governance and poor infrastructure.

  4. Allocation of central government funds through the award of finance commission.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Commission's role is to ensure equitable distribution of funds between the center and states. It is designed to reduce, not increase, regional disparities, making it the correct answer for a factor that did not contribute to disparity.

Multiple choice economics international economics indian economy during reforms liberalization, privatisation and globalisation: an appraisal structural changes in indian economy after liberalization

Developing countries don't have access to developed countries market because _______.

  1. high non-tariff barriers like quota restriction

  2. inability to produce

  3. lack of labour

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation
A developing country like India still does not have the access to developed countries’ markets because of high non-tariff barriers. For example, although all quota restrictions on exports of textiles and clothing have been removed from India, U.S.A. has not removed their quota restriction on import of textiles from India and China.
Multiple choice civics growth of rural economy rural economy changing life: 1 meaning and importance of rural development

What are the key issues in rural development? 

  1. Development of Infrastructure

  2. Alleviation of Poverty

  3. Land Reforms

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in rural areas.

Key issues in rural development includes Development of Infrastructure, Alleviation of Poverty, Land Reforms, development of education, employment etc

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

What discourages woman to migrate from rural to urban areas in India?

1. Shortage of housing

2. High cost of living

3. Paucity of job opportunities

4. Lack of security in cities

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rural to urban migration is one among the many types of migration. Women do not migrate from rural to urban areas due to following reasons: difficulty to find house at reasonable rent, high cost of living, lack of jobs due to high competition, lack of security for women.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Which is the problem associated with migration?

  1. Brain drain

  2. Forced labour

  3. Poor working conditions

  4. All the above
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Explanation

The movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Some of the problems associated with it includes brain drain that is utilising ones knowledge for the development of the country other than his own. There are chances of forced labour and people may be made to work under poor working conditions.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Which of the following are pull factors for the majority of rural migrants to urban areas?

1. Better opportunities

2. Availability of regular work

3. Education.

4. Sources of entertainment

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rural to urban migration is one among the many types of migration. The main reason behind this type of migration is better employment opportunities in urban areas compared to rural areas, availability of regular work, good educational facilities and sources of entertainment.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Seasonal migration occur due to __________.

  1. occupational problem

  2. health problem

  3. society problem

  4. All of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Seasonal migration is a type of human movement which occurs in particular seasons. This is mainly because of seasonality of employment which is type of employment in which work is not provided continuously but provided only for certain period, example work available during harvest time. 

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Which of the following are the factors that led people in India to migrate from rural to urban areas?

  1. Poverty

  2. Education

  3. High population pressure on the land

  4. Lack of basic infrastructural facilities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B Correct answer
Explanation

The movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location is called migration. Migration may be by individuals, family units or in groups. Most of the people get migrated for food, shelter and employment, in present scenario. People usualy migrate when there is flood causing shortage of food and income.  Among the given options poverty and education are reasons for migration.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Temporary migration is the migration occur due to __________.

  1. climate issues

  2. health issues

  3. occupational problems

  4. All of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Temporary migration is the migration occur due to occupational problems. The temporary movement of people between areas of living and work, usually for the purpose of employment is called circular migration. Person goes to work and returns, but does not settle permanently.

Multiple choice civics migration of families raju's father transferred migration and its effects no place for us?

Migrations are caused by a variety of factors including __________.

  1. Economic

  2. Social

  3. Political

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of setting their either permanently or temporary is called migration. Following are the various factors of migrations:

1. Economic factors 
2. Social factors
3. Political factors
4. Geographical factors
5. Climatic factors

Multiple choice history the industrial revolution from capitalism to imperialism industrial revolution and inventions industrial revolution and its effects

Why women gradually lost their industrial job?

  1. Because of increase in population

  2. Because of increase in crime

  3. Because of technological development

  4. All of above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Factories employed large number of women in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. With technology developments, women gradually lost their industrial jobs, and were forced to work within household.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which of the following cause(s) responsible for poverty in India?

  1. Low rate of economic development

  2. Political factors

  3. Unemployment

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty in India is a multifaceted issue caused by a combination of low economic growth, unemployment, and various social and political factors. Therefore, all the listed factors contribute to the problem.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

"Inequalities of income" refers to ____________.

  1. gap between rich and poor

  2. all workers do not equal wages

  3. all companies do not earn same profit

  4. all of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Inequalities of income refer to the disparity in wealth and earnings between different segments of the population, specifically the gap between the rich and the poor.