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Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojna was launched in __________.

  1. December 2001

  2. April 2002

  3. May 1999

  4. September 2003
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Explanation

The Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) was launched in December 2001 to provide shelter or upgrade existing shelters for people living below the poverty line in urban slums.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Over the years, in the Indian economy  _______.

  1. the proportion of labour in primary sector has increased and that in secondary & tertiary sector has decreased.

  2. the proportion of labour in primary sector has decreased and that in secondary and tertiary sector has increased.

  3. no specific trend has been observed

  4. none of the above is true
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As an economy develops, the workforce typically shifts from the primary sector (agriculture) to the secondary (manufacturing) and tertiary (services) sectors. This structural transformation is a hallmark of economic growth in India.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Whether a big population is an asset or a liability depends upon economy to economy (True/False) 

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Can't say

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

A large population can be an asset if it is skilled, healthy, and productive, or a liability if it lacks resources and employment opportunities. Therefore, its impact depends on the economic conditions and human capital development of the country.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Among the above mentioned countries, unemployment rate is lowest in which country?

  1. Pakistan

  2. Malaysia

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, among the listed countries, Malaysia has maintained a significantly lower unemployment rate compared to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka due to its different stage of industrialization and labor market dynamics.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) aimed at providing assured employment of _______ of unskilled manual work to the rural poor who are in need of employment and seeking it.

  1. 50 days

  2. 100 days

  3. 150 days

  4. 200 days
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was designed to provide up to 100 days of unskilled manual work to rural households in need of employment during the lean agricultural season.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

The Government of India introduced Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) with effect from _______ in rural areas in 1778 blocks of 261 districts.

  1. 2nd October, 1953

  2. 2nd October, 1963

  3. 2nd October, 1993

  4. 2nd October, 2003
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was officially launched by the Government of India on October 2, 1993, to provide wage employment in rural areas.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Who has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA)?

  1. Geeta Shrivastav

  2. Manoj Malhotra

  3. Pankaj Saran

  4. Nikunj Khanna
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Explanation

Pankaj Saran, the 1982-batch officer of Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA). He will at post for a period of two years, on deputation basis initially till the date of his superannuation, i.e., November 30, 2018, then on re-employment on contract basis. Currently, he is Indias envoy to Russia. 

He served twice in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) first as Deputy Secretary/ Director during 1995 and 1999, and then as the Joint Secretary between 2007 and 2012. Former chief of the Intelligence Bureau, Ajit Doval is the National Security Adviser (NSA). He is assisted by Deputy National Security Advisers. Ex-chief of Indias external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Rajinder Khanna was in January 2018 also appointed as the Deputy NSA.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

NREGS stands for?

  1. New Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Non-Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

NREGS stands for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which was later renamed to include the name of Mahatma Gandhi (MGNREGS).

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Agriculture provides employment to what percentage of  population _____________.

  1. 50

  2. 70

  3. 20

  4. 40
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Explanation

Agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for a large portion of the Indian population, historically accounting for roughly 50 percent of the total workforce.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

__________ is not treated as unemployment.

  1. Disguised unemployment

  2. Involuntary unemployment

  3. Voluntary unemployment

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Voluntary unemployment occurs when a person chooses not to work at the prevailing wage rate, whereas involuntary and disguised unemployment are forms of economic hardship where individuals are unable to find suitable work.