Poverty — Economics STD 12 Commerce — Question

When was CPCB set up?

1. 1972
2. 1974
3. 1978
4. 1976

Which of the following country has lowest sex ratio?

1. India.
2. China.
3. Pakistan.
4. Both (a) and (b).

Diversification of growth process can be achieved through the development of:

1. Agricultural sector.
2. Industrial sector.
3. Foreign trade.
4. Service sector.

Worker is a person who is engaged in:

1. Production activity.
2. Consumption activity.
3. Looking for work.
4. None of the above.

'Right to Education Act' was enacted in the year:

1. 2006
2. 2007
3. 2008
4. 2009

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:

1. Establishment of People’s Republic of China.
2. Creation of Pakistan.
3. First Five-Year Plan of India.
4. First Five-Year Plan of China

Alternatives:

1. (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
2. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)
3. (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
4. (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

Self-reliance means avoiding:

1. Exports.
2. Imports.
3. Both (a) and (b).
4. None of the above.

Statement 1: Agriculture was commercialised during the British rule to cater to the needs of British industries for necessary raw materials.
Statement 2: The fall in production of food crops was responsible for frequent famines in India during the British days

Which of the following programmes is associated with food security and nutritional status of the poor?

1. Public Distribution System.
2. Integrated Child Development Scheme.
3. Mid Day Meal Scheme.
4. All of the Above.

Growth rate of agriculture has __________________ during reform period.

1. Accelerated.
2. Decelerated.
3. Has remained stable.
4. Kept fluctuating.