Poverty, Unemployment & Indices MCQs for CET Graduate
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CET Graduate — Indian Economy — Poverty, Unemployment & Indices
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Question 1 of 20
What is the primary characteristic of 'Workforce'?
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following professions is not covered under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Question 3 of 20
In Rajasthan, how many days of employment are guaranteed under MGNREGA for Kathodi, Sahariya tribes, and specially-abled persons?
Question 4 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. Absolute poverty measures deprivation of basic needs. 2. Relative poverty measures income inequality. 3. The Lorenz Curve is used to measure Absolute Poverty. Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 5 of 20
Consider the following statement: "It refers to the number of people who did not get work according to their skill level throughout the year." Which type of unemployment calculation does this define?
Question 6 of 20
The National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) released by NITI Aayog has how many indicators across its 3 dimensions?
Question 7 of 20
What is the relationship between the Lorenz Curve and the Gini Coefficient?
Question 8 of 20
Which scheme aims to provide 'Ease of Living' through electricity connection to every household?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a suggested measure to reduce unemployment?
Question 10 of 20
Under 'Current Weekly Status' (CWS), a person is classified as unemployed if they fail to find work for even ______ in the reference week.
Question 11 of 20
If the Lorenz Curve overlaps perfectly with the Ideal Line, what is the value of the Gini Coefficient?
Question 12 of 20
Who authored the book 'Poverty & Un-British Rule in India'?
Question 13 of 20
Which organization releases the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 items included in the 365-day recall of the MRP method?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding poverty statistics in India: 1. Bihar is the poorest state with 33.76% poverty. 2. Bihar showed the maximum reduction in poverty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 16 of 20
What is the daily stipend provided for skill training under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Question 17 of 20
In the 'Health' dimension of NITI Aayog's MPI, which of the following is NOT an indicator?
Question 18 of 20
Which state has the lowest poverty rate in India at 0.55%?
Question 19 of 20
Which committee, for the first time, used 'Calorie Consumption' as the basis for measuring poverty?
Question 20 of 20