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Question 1. Which among the following has become the first rail system in the world to be awarded for energy efficiency?
  1.    Mumbai Metro
  2.    Delhi Metro
  3.    Bangalore Metro
  4.    Kolkata Metro
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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.
Question 2. Consider the following statements:

  1. National Vocational Qualitative Framework (NVQF) scheme is implemented by AICTE and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC).

  2. 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?
  1.    2 only
  2.    1 and 2
  3.    1 only
  4.    None
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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.
Question 3. Consider the following statements regarding “Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana”:

  1. It is targeted for workers earning wages up to Rs. 15000

  2. Government provides employees contribution to the EPF

  3. Government reimburses the employer contribution of EPS

  4. The scheme is applicable for the MSME sector only


Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1.    (i) & (iii) only
  2.    (i) & (ii) only
  3.    (i), (ii) & (iv) only
  4.    (iii) & (iv) only
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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.
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.

  1. 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).

  2. 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?
  1.    Only 1
  2.    Both 1 and 2
  3.    Neither 1 nor 2
  4.    Only 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Question 5. The National Census is conducted by which of the following offices/ agencies:
  1.    Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs
  2.    Central Statistical Office (CSO)
  3.    National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
  4.    Census Bureau of India
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: (a)
Question 6. Which one of the following matching of village clusters of the PURA-model is correct?
  1.    Type-B : Situated closed to urban area but with sparsely spread infrastructure
  2.    Type-C : Located very closed to urban area with highly developed infrastructure
  3.    Type-A : Situated for interior with no infrastructure facilities at all
  4.    None
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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.
Question 7. Corporation tax is imposed by
  1.    State Government
  2.    Local Government
  3.    Central Government
  4.    State as well as Central Government
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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.
Question 8. Which of the following statements about India’s unorganised sector are true?

  1. Labour is more in number than that in the organised sector.

  2. Job security and work regulation are better in the unorganised sector.

  3. They are usually not organised into trade unions.

  4. Workers are usually employed for a limited number of days.


Select the correct answer using the code given below
  1.    1, 3 and 4
  2.    3 and 4
  3.    1, 2 and 4
  4.    1 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: 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
Question 9. What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and nontraditional trades?
  1.    Kishori Shakti Yojana
  2.    Swayamsiddha
  3.    Swawlamban
  4.    Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Swawlamban
Answer: (c)
Question 10. ‘..... Instill into the vast millions of workers men and women who actually do the job a sense partnership and of cooperative performance ...’ The above passage relates to
  1.    Planned Development
  2.    Panchayati Raj System
  3.    Integrated Development Programme
  4.    Community Development Programme
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Community Development Programme
Answer: (d)

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