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Demographics and Social Sector 01
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Q1. Who was the Chairman of high powered committee of finalising a new methodology for measuring poverty?
A.
Suresh Tendulkar
B.
Rangrajan
C.
T. Lakadawala
D.
Y. K. Alagh
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Tendulkar Committee (2009) moved away from calorie-based poverty estimation to a consumption basket approach.
Q2. The literacy of women in India, according to 2011 census?
A.
62.46%
B.
63.46%
C.
64.46%
D.
65.46%
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The 2011 Census recorded female literacy at 65.46% while male literacy was 82.14%.
Q3. ‘Mid-day Meal’ scheme was started in the year-
A.
1998
B.
1997
C.
1996
D.
1995
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education was launched on August 15
Q4. Who is the Commissioner and Registrar General of the Indian 2011 Census?
A.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
B.
C. Chandramouli
C.
John Mathai
D.
Moraji Desai
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Dr. C. Chandramouli was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner for the 15th National Census.
Q5. During which decade did the population of Indian record a negative growth rate?
A.
1911-1921
B.
1921-1931
C.
1931-1941
D.
1941-1951
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The decade 1911-1921 is the only one to show a decrease in population due to epidemics and famines.
Q6. Women to men ratio in India as per 2011 Census is?
A.
920: 1000
B.
930: 1000
C.
940: 1000
D.
980: 1000
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The child sex ratio was lower
Q7. What is Fertility Rate?
A.
Children born to an average woman
B.
Children born divided by died
C.
Births divided by population
D.
Women 15-45 divided by deaths
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is the average number of children a woman would have in her childbearing years.
Q8. Redistribution polices geared to reduce economic inequalities include
A.
progressive tax policies
B.
land reforms
C.
rural development policies
D.
All the above
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The government uses progressive taxation and social welfare programs to redistribute wealth from rich to poor.
Q9. Which state of India is running the Dhanwantari Yojana in healthcare?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Tamil Nadu
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Madhya Pradesh launched this scheme to provide medicines and healthcare at affordable rates.
Q10. First Registrar General and Census Commissioner of Independent India?
A.
M.W.M. Yeats
B.
J.H. Hutton
C.
J.T. Marten
D.
A. Gait
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
M.W.M. Yeats was the first to hold the post in independent India (Note: R.A. Gopalaswami conducted the first 1951 census).
Q11. India’s share of world geographical area and population?
A.
4% 8%
B.
2.6% 17%
C.
2.4% 17%
D.
3.2% 15%
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
India has approximately 2.4% of the world's land area but supports about 17.5% of the world's population.
Q12. ’Red Data Books’ published by IUCN contain lists of:
A.
hotspot species
B.
Threatened plant and animal species
C.
Protected sites
D.
None of these
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.
Q13. The Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) aimed at providing:
A.
Employment
B.
Education
C.
Housing for the poor
D.
Clean water
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Launched in 1985, IAY provided subsidies for housing to rural BPL families.
Q14. What kind of unemployment is found in the agricultural sector of India?
A.
Structural
B.
Disguised
C.
Frictional
D.
Voluntary
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are working than are actually required.
Q15. Which state in India has the highest literacy rate?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Tamil Nadu
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala holds the highest literacy rate in India.
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