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Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

Which of the following were the long term objectives of economic planning in India up to the $7th$ plan?

  1. economic growth

  2. self reliance

  3. Removal of unemployment

  4. reduction of income inequalities and elimination of poverty
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Explanation

Economic planning in India up to the 7th plan consistently aimed at long-term goals including growth, self-reliance, and social justice, specifically targeting the reduction of income inequalities and the elimination of poverty.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

Until the late $1970s$ decision makers in the government and the planning commission were of the view that?

  1. Trickle down effect of growth could alleviate poverty

  2. Only special programmes can reduce the incidence of poverty in India

  3. Land reforms and agricultural development can make a serious dent on the incidence of poverty, as most of the poor resided in rural areas.

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Until the late 1970s, the prevailing economic theory in India was that economic growth would naturally benefit the poor through a 'trickle down' effect, reducing poverty without requiring specific, targeted interventions.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

The forced labour has reduced the _______________ of the children. 

  1. Intellectual Health

  2. Physical Health

  3. Both

  4. None
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Explanation

In India employing children in begging for illegal gains is an offence both legally and morally. It obstructs the development of child while ruining the future prospects for him/her. Children are being forced to work in hazardous employment which deteriorate their physical health while their intellectual development is halted by not being able to go to school at enjoy freedom at the tender age.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) was introduced to combine, which of the following?

  1. IRDP and Million Wells Scheme (MWS)

  2. IRDP and Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS)

  3. IRDP and Minimum Wages Act

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Swarn Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999 to replace several existing self-employment programs, including the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) and the Million Wells Scheme (MWS), to create a more holistic approach.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

As per Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of 2012,  Any act of unsafe touch, exploitation, violence, harassment, and assault on any children (boy or girl) under the age of _____ years, is considered as Sexual Offence. 

  1. 12

  2. 16

  3. 18

  4. 21
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Explanation

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted by the Parliament to provide and strengthen legal provisions for the protection of children from exploitation and sexual offences. This Act recognised child as the person below the age of 18 years and provide punishment for several cognizable sexual offences against children. The act punishes even the attempt to commit any such act which comes under the definition of sexual offence. Touching body or any part thereof with sexual intent, forcing child to touch part of his or her own body or any other person, indulging child in sexual activity etc are recognised as sexual offences for the purpose of this Act.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

Which of the following are the features of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ?

  1. Penetrative Sexual Assault

  2. Aggravated Penetrative sexual assualt

  3. Sexual assault

  4. All
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Explanation
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted by the Parliament to provide and strengthen legal provisions for the protection of children from exploitation and sexual offences. This Act recognised child as the person below the age of 18 years and provide punishment for several cognizable offences against children.
The Act provides punishment for offences as:
Penetrative sexual Assault, Aggravated penetrative sexual assault and sexual assault. These are the offences committed against children with the sexual intent against the body and dignity of the children.
Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

According to the Indian Constitution, if children below the age of _______ years are working for the financial consideration, then it is called as Child Labour. 

  1. 12

  2. 14

  3. 16

  4. 18
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Explanation

Under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act in India, child labour is defined as the employment of children below the age of 14 years in hazardous or non-hazardous occupations.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of _______ is brought to address the increasing sexual offences against the children in families and public spaces.

  1. 1983

  2. 2002

  3. 2012

  4. 1986
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Explanation

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted by the Parliament to provide and strengthen legal provisions for the protection of children from exploitation and sexual offences. This Act recognised child as the person below the age of 18 years and provide punishment for several cognizable offences against children.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge role of the government in health

Compared to 1991 census, the number of women per 1000 men has increased in 2001.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males. As per Census 2001, Sex ratio of India was 933. In the 1991 census this ratio was 927. So compared to 1991 census, the number of women per 1000 men has increased in 2001. According to latest 2011 census the sex ratio in India is 943.

Multiple choice social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

The most important remedy to the problem of Poverty in India is____.

  1. changes in the ownership pattern

  2. higher productivity

  3. re-distribution of income through fiscal, pricing and other measures

  4. all of the above
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Explanation

Poverty is a multidimensional problem. Addressing it requires a combination of strategies, including increasing productivity, changing ownership patterns (like land reforms), and redistributing income through fiscal policy.