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Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Based on Tendulkar Committee Report, the estimation of poverty lines as an monthly per capita expenditure for urban areas is ______ per month.

  1. ₹ 225

  2. ₹ 245

  3. ₹ 673

  4. ₹ 578
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tendulkar Committee recommended a monthly per capita expenditure of Rs. 578 for urban areas at 2004-05 prices.

Multiple choice social science the problem of poverty in india programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

When poverty is related to distribution of income or consumption expenditure, it is __________.

  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. both of above

  4. none of above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty focuses on the inequality of income or consumption distribution, comparing the poor to the rest of the population rather than a fixed survival threshold.

Multiple choice social science the problem of poverty in india programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Absolute poverty is the inability to afford the basic amenities.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty refers to a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.

Multiple choice social science poverty as a challenge programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Social groups which are most vulnerable to poverty are Scheduled Castes and _____ households.

  1. Other Backward Classes

  2. Traders

  3. Upper Class

  4. Scheduled Tribes

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The social groups most vulnerable to poverty are the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe households. Both of these groups have above average levels of poverty indicators in the rural and the urban population.

Multiple choice social science employment: growth, informalisation and other issues employment - trends and structure workers and employment sources of income

Wages means ________________.

  1. Income

  2. Revenue

  3. All emoluments earned by an employee while on duty or on leave in accordance with the conditions of employment

  4. Tax
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In labor economics and industrial relations, wages are defined as the total remuneration paid to an employee for their services, including basic pay, allowances, and other benefits.

Multiple choice social science employment: growth, informalisation and other issues employment - trends and structure workers and employment sources of income

Industrial Democracy means ___________________.

  1. Labour participation in management

  2. Establishing trade unions for labours

  3. Government of labours

  4. Nationalisation of Industries
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Industrial democracy refers to the arrangement where employees are given a voice and participate in the decision-making processes of the organization.

Multiple choice social science employment: growth, informalisation and other issues employment - trends and structure workers and employment sources of income

"Pastoral State" is mainly characterized by _____________________.

  1. Absolute dependence on nature

  2. Birth of slavery

  3. Beginning of the division of labour

  4. Birth of big cities an towns
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pastoral stage of human development is characterized by the domestication of animals, which allowed for a more settled life and the beginning of specialized roles, leading to the division of labor.

Multiple choice social science employment: growth, informalisation and other issues employment - trends and structure workers and employment sources of income

The name of which of the following great leaders is now associated with National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in honor of Mahatma Gandhi.

Multiple choice social science employment: growth, informalisation and other issues employment - trends and structure workers and employment sources of income

A multinational is ___________________.

  1. A company operating in many countries

  2. An international body to help developing countries

  3. A person who has visited many countries

  4. A company established with foreign assistance
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A multinational corporation (MNC) is a business entity that has facilities and other assets in at least one country other than its home country.