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Question 81. With which one of the following countries, India has signed agreements on “green energy corridors”?
  1.    Germany
  2.    Russia
  3.    South Korea
  4.    Japan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Germany
Answer: (a)India and Germany signed two agreements on “green energy corridors” under which Delhi will receive almost 9000 million Euros loan from the European nation.
Question 82. Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?

  1. promoting self help group

  2. promoting micro, small and medium Enterprises

  3. Implementing the Right to Education Act


Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
  1.    1 and 2 only
  2.    1 only
  3.    2 and 3 only
  4.    1, 2 and 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
The Government's objective of inclusive growth can be furthered by promoting self-help groups, promoting micro, small and medium enterprises and implementing the right to education.
This will improve employment opportunities, increase GDP etc.
Question 83. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Yojana)
(Its contact)
A. Nai Roshni Programme
1. Women Empowerment
B. DISHA
2. Financial Inclusion
C. Pradhanmantri Jan Dhan Yojana
3. New pension system
D. Swavlamban Scheme
4. IT Training
Codes: A B C D
  1.    4 2 3 1
  2.    2 3 4 1
  3.    3 1 2 4
  4.    1 4 2 3
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 1 4 2 3
Answer: (d)
Question 84. The supply-side economics lays greater emphasis on
  1.    Consumer
  2.    Global economy
  3.    Middle Man
  4.    Producer
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Producer
Answer: (d)
Supply-side economics emphasizes economic growth achieved by tax and fiscal policy that creates incentives to produce goods and services.
It lays great emphasis on entrepreneurs, investors and producers who are treated as the prime movers on which the economy depends.
Supply-side economics is better known to some as “Reaganomics,” or the “trickle-down” policy.
Question 85. Inclusive growth would necessitate :
  1.    Revival of agriculture
  2.    Development of infrastructural facilities
  3.    Increase availability of social services such as education and health.
  4.    All the above.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> All the above.
Answer: (d)
Inclusive growth is a concept that involves the equitable allocation of resources during the process of economic growth with benefits incurred by every section of society.
Inclusive growth necessitates the development of infrastructural facilities, the revival of agriculture and also increases the availability of social services such as education and health.
Question 86. ‘Swadhar Yojana’ is related with
  1.    strengthening architectural monuments
  2.    creating self employment opportunities for technically skilled persons
  3.    providing training to workers who have been prematurely separated from the job
  4.    helping women in difficult circumstances in life
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> helping women in difficult circumstances in life
Answer: (d)
Question 87. Malthusian theory of population explored the relationship between
  1.    population growth and development
  2.    food supply and popula-tion growth
  3.    optimum growth and resources
  4.    food supply and techno-logy
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> food supply and popula-tion growth
Answer: (b)
According to the Malthusian theory of population, population increases in a geometrical ratio, whereas food supply increases in an arithmetic ratio.
This disharmony would lead to widespread poverty and starvation, which would only be checked by natural occurrences such as disease, high infant mortality, famine, war or moral restraint.
Question 88. Consider the following indicators :

  1. Life expectancy at birth

  2. Adult literacy rate

  3. Infant mortality rate


 
Which of these are taken into account while preparing the Human Development Index in India?
  1.    1 and 2
  2.    2 and 3
  3.    1 and 3
  4.    1, 2 and 3 all
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1 and 2
Answer: (a)
The components are measured by four variables: GDP per capita, (PPP USD), literary rates (%), combined gross enrollment ratio, (%) and life expectancy at birth (years).
Question 89. Consider the following statements regarding new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules:

  1. Companies to spend 2% of their 3 years average annual net profit on CSR activities.

  2. Surplus from CSR activities can become a part of the profit of the company.

  3. All CSR activities will have to be within India.

  4. The new rules will not be applicable to foreign companies registered in India.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1.    1 and 3
  2.    1, 2, and 3
  3.    1and 2
  4.    1, 2, 3 and 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1 and 3
Answer: (a)
According to new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules, companies spend 2% of their 3 years average annual net profit on CSR activities.
Surplus from CSR activities cannot become a part of the profit of the company.
All CSR activities will have to be within India and the new rules will be applicable to the foreign companies registered in India.
Question 90. Economic development depends on :
  1.    Size of the market
  2.    Capital formation
  3.    All of the above
  4.    Natural resources
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> All of the above
Answer: (c)
Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area. Economic development can also be referred to as the quantitative and qualitative changes in the economy.
Such actions can involve multiple areas including the development of
human capital,
critical infrastructure,
regional competitiveness,
environmental sustainability,
social inclusion,
health,
safety,
literacy, and
other initiatives.

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