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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT MCQs
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Page 1 of 17 pages Answer is Option B. -> Delhi Metro
Answer: (b) Delhi Metro has become the first rail system in the world to be awarded the Gold Standard Foundation — a globally accepted certification standard for carbon mitigation projects.
Answer: (b) Delhi Metro has become the first rail system in the world to be awarded the Gold Standard Foundation — a globally accepted certification standard for carbon mitigation projects.
Question 2. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- National Vocational Qualitative Framework (NVQF) scheme is implemented by AICTE and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC).
- The scheme is being funded by both the centre and the state governments in the ratio of 50:50.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer is Option C. -> 1 only
Answer: (c) National Vocational Qualitative Framework (NVQF) scheme is implemented by AICTE and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC). The scheme is being funded by both the centre and the state governments in the ratio of 75:25.
Answer: (c) National Vocational Qualitative Framework (NVQF) scheme is implemented by AICTE and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC). The scheme is being funded by both the centre and the state governments in the ratio of 75:25.
Question 3. Consider the following statements regarding “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana”:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- It is targeted for workers earning wages up to Rs. 15000
- Government provides employees contribution to the EPF
- Government reimburses the employer contribution of EPS
- The scheme is applicable for the MSME sector only
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer is Option A. -> (i) & (iii) only
Answer: (a) Employee Provident Fund (EPF) consist of 12% employee salary and 12% is contributed by the employer. Out of the 12% employer contribution, 8.33% goes to Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). Under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana, the 8.33% employer contribution will be reimbursed by the government to the employer which will motivate the employer to hire more workers. This scheme is applicable for any sector worker, whose wage is up to Rs. 15000.
Answer: (a) Employee Provident Fund (EPF) consist of 12% employee salary and 12% is contributed by the employer. Out of the 12% employer contribution, 8.33% goes to Employee Pension Scheme (EPS). Under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana, the 8.33% employer contribution will be reimbursed by the government to the employer which will motivate the employer to hire more workers. This scheme is applicable for any sector worker, whose wage is up to Rs. 15000.
Question 4. Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
- Swayam Siddha’s is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas, Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through self-help groups (SHGs).
- Swayam Siddha is implemented through local seld government bodies or reputed voluntary organisations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer is Option C. -> Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Answer: (c)
Answer is Option A. -> Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (a)
Answer: (a)
Answer is Option A. -> Type-B : Situated closed to urban area but with sparsely spread infrastructure
Answer: (a) PURA is classified into three different categories. Type-A: Situated close to the urban area but limited infrastructure minimal road and connectivity. Type-B: Situated closer to the urban area but with sparsely spread infrastructure and no connectivity. Type-C: Located far interior with no infrastructure and no connectivity.
Answer: (a) PURA is classified into three different categories. Type-A: Situated close to the urban area but limited infrastructure minimal road and connectivity. Type-B: Situated closer to the urban area but with sparsely spread infrastructure and no connectivity. Type-C: Located far interior with no infrastructure and no connectivity.
Answer is Option D. -> State as well as Central Government
Answer: (d) Corporation Tax is imposed by State as well as Central Government. Corporation tax is imposed on the income or capital of some types of legal entities. The taxes may also be referred to as income tax.
Answer: (d) Corporation Tax is imposed by State as well as Central Government. Corporation tax is imposed on the income or capital of some types of legal entities. The taxes may also be referred to as income tax.
Question 8. Which of the following statements about India’s unorganised sector are true?
Select the correct answer using the code given below
- Labour is more in number than that in the organised sector.
- Job security and work regulation are better in the unorganised sector.
- They are usually not organised into trade unions.
- Workers are usually employed for a limited number of days.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Answer is Option A. -> 1, 3 and 4
Answer: (a) Unorganized workers (UW) in India have increased many folds post-independence. Around 52% of UW’s are engaged in the agriculture & allied sector and they constitute more than 90% of the labour workforce. Characteristics of the unorganized sector are: Excessive seasonality of employment Poor working conditions No fixed jobs Work in the very poor working environment No job regulation No security of Employment Employed for a limited period
Answer: (a) Unorganized workers (UW) in India have increased many folds post-independence. Around 52% of UW’s are engaged in the agriculture & allied sector and they constitute more than 90% of the labour workforce. Characteristics of the unorganized sector are: Excessive seasonality of employment Poor working conditions No fixed jobs Work in the very poor working environment No job regulation No security of Employment Employed for a limited period
Answer is Option C. -> Swawlamban
Answer: (c)
Answer: (c)
Answer is Option D. -> Community Development Programme
Answer: (d)
Answer: (d)
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