Q1.
With reference to India’s Position in the Global Human Development Index, consider the following statements:
1. India has improved the HDI ranking in the last two consecutive years.
2. In terms of average annual HDI growth, India is behind China, Russia, and Brazil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution : a)
Unattempted. Explanation :-
Statement 1 is correct. India’s rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) improved to 129 in 2018 from 130 in 2017, out of a total of 189 countries.
The value of HDI for India reached to 0.647 in 2018. India's ranking was 131 in 2016 for the year of 2015, in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Statement 2 is incorrect. With 1.34 per cent average annual HDI growth, India is among the fastest-improving countries, and ahead of China (0.95), South Africa (0.78), Russian Federation (0.69) and Brazil (0.59) (Figure 1). To sustain this momentum in human development and to further accelerate it, the role of the public sector in the delivery of social services such as education and health is critical.
Source)
https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/vol2chapter/echap10_vol2.pdf
Q2.
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched as per the recommendation of the National Health Policy 2017.
2. The households included are based on the deprivation and occupational criteria of Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) for rural and urban areas respectively.
3. Under this scheme, there is no restriction on family size, age or gender.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q3.
The 'Mission Indradhanush' has been launched for
a) Recapitalisation of Public Sector Banks.
b) Providing affordable diagnosis and treatment facilities for Tuberculosis patients.
c) Uplifting the Transgender Persons.
d) Full immunization of children and pregnant women.
Q4.
As per the norms and standards recognized by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, for school imparting elementary education should have
1. At least one classroom for every teacher.
2. An office cum-store-cum-Head teacher’s room.
3. Separate toilets for boys and girls.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q5.
The 'Samagra Shiksha' mission subsumes which of the following Centrally Sponsored Schemes
1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
2. SWAYAM scheme
3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
4. Teacher Education (TE)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 4 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q6.
Regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), consider the following statements:
1. It is a scheme under the Skill India Mission.
2. Under this Scheme, the Training and Assessment fees are completely paid by the Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q7.
‘DHRUV Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
a) Providing bridge courses to the persons who were not able to complete university education.
b) Identifying and encouraging talented students to enrich their skills and knowledge.
c) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
d) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor is some public sector undertakings.
Q8.
Which of the statements is/are correct about the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)?
1. It is an autonomous body under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Under this, micro-credit facilities are offered at concessional terms to poor women.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: