Economics M.C.Q (1 Marks)

Which approach is based on the expectation that the effects of economic growth-rapid increase in gross domestic product and per capita income?

1. Growth oriented approach.
2. Poverty alleviation programmes.
3. Providing minimum basic amenities.
4. None of these.

Which of the following is a programme for the benefit of the elderly?

1. Public Distribution System.
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
3. Social Assistance Programme.
4. National Food for Work Programme.

Who was the first to give the concept of poverty line in pre-independent India?

1. V.K.R.V.Rao.
2. Amartya Sen.
3. Dada Bhai Naroji.
4. R.C. Desai.

Which scheme was started in 1993 to create self employment opportunities for educated unemployed youth in rural areas and small town?

1. Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana.
2. Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana.
3. Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana.
4. Minimum Needs Programme.

Which projects have been launched to provide self employment?

1. Rural Employment Generation Programme.
2. Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana.
3. Swarna Jayanti Shahri Rozgar Yojana.
4. All of the above.

Which of the following state reduced its people below the poverty line to 17% during 1973-2010?

1. Bihar.
2. West Bengal.
3. Uttar Pradesh.
4. Tamil Nadu.