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Which of the following is a significant step towards providing elementary education to all the children in the age group of 6-14 years?
  • a)
    Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan    
  • b)
    Mid-day meal
  • c)
    Navodaya Vidyalaya    
  • d)
    Sainik School
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Tarun Sengupta answered
The correct answer is option 'A', Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan. Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a significant step towards providing elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years. It is a flagship program of the Government of India implemented in partnership with state governments.

Below are the reasons why Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan is a significant step towards providing elementary education to all children:

1. Universalization of Elementary Education: The main objective of SSA is to achieve universalization of elementary education. It aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years.

2. Infrastructure Development: SSA focuses on improving the infrastructure and facilities in schools to ensure a conducive learning environment. This includes the construction of classrooms, provision of furniture, drinking water facilities, toilets, etc.

3. Training and Capacity Building: SSA emphasizes the training and capacity building of teachers to improve the quality of education. It provides in-service training to teachers to upgrade their skills and knowledge in teaching methodologies.

4. Curriculum and Pedagogy: SSA promotes the development of a child-centric curriculum and pedagogy. It aims to make learning more interactive, engaging, and relevant to the needs of the children. This helps in enhancing the learning outcomes of students.

5. Inclusive Education: SSA focuses on providing education to marginalized and disadvantaged groups such as children with disabilities, girls, and children from economically weaker sections of society. It aims to bridge the gender and social gaps in education.

6. Mid-Day Meal Scheme: While the mid-day meal scheme is not specifically a part of SSA, it complements the program by addressing the issue of hunger and malnutrition among children. The provision of nutritious meals in schools helps in attracting and retaining children in schools, thereby promoting elementary education.

7. Community Participation: SSA emphasizes community participation in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the program. This helps in creating a sense of ownership among the community members and ensures the effective utilization of resources.

In conclusion, Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan is a significant step towards providing elementary education to all children in the age group of 6-14 years. It strives to achieve universalization of elementary education by focusing on infrastructure development, training and capacity building of teachers, inclusive education, community participation, and improving learning outcomes.

Increase in longevity of life is an indicator of
  • a)
    good quality of life
  • b)
    improvement in health sector
  • c)
    better HDI (Human Development Index)
  • d)
    all the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rashi Rahul answered
Increase in longevity of life is an good indicator of good quality of life on the top priority but also it is marked by self-confidence of an individual. And this in turn increase his/her ability to do more work which will enhance the nation's situation on a long term and HDI ranking.
If our population is healthy , it will automatically lead to development in all sectors whether it's health, education or economy.
Hence option should be all of the above.

In which sector should India increase maximum employment opportunities?
  • a)
    Agricultural sector
  • b)
    Industrial sector
  • c)
    Non-farming activities
  • d)
    Tertiary sector
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anuj Sengupta answered
Option (B) Agricultural sector is the correct answer.
 
Explanation:- India can build the maximum employment opportunities in the agricultural sector and its based industries. Agriculture is the most labour absorbing sector of the economy. When the efficient and quality packaging happens with the agricultural products then it can generate a lot of employment opportunities.

The persons who are not working by choice are covered under
  • a)
    seasonal unemployment 
  • b)
    disguised unemployment
  • c)
    educated unemployment
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Kumar answered
Explanation:

This question is related to the types of unemployment. Let's discuss the different types of unemployment and then identify the correct answer.

Types of Unemployment:

1. Seasonal Unemployment: It occurs due to the seasonal nature of work. For example, agriculture workers face unemployment during the off-season.

2. Frictional Unemployment: It occurs when workers are between jobs. It is a temporary type of unemployment.

3. Structural Unemployment: It occurs due to changes in the structure of the economy. For example, technological changes can lead to structural unemployment.

4. Cyclical Unemployment: It occurs due to fluctuations in the business cycle. During a recession, there is a high level of cyclical unemployment.

5. Disguised Unemployment: It occurs when people are employed but their contribution to the production process is minimal. For example, in agriculture, if there are more workers than required, then some of them may not be contributing much to the production process.

6. Educated Unemployment: It occurs when educated people are unable to find suitable jobs according to their qualifications.

Answer:

The persons who are not working by choice are not covered under any type of unemployment. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - none of the above.

PHC stands for
  • a)
    Public Health Club
  • b)
    Private Health Club
  • c)
    Primary Health Centre
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) is the basic structural and functional unit of the public health services in developing countries.

Why are rural women employed in low-paid jobs?
  • a)
    They do not need to work in high-paid jobs
  • b)
    They lack in education or the necessary skill
  • c)
    They are not allowed by their families to do high paid jobs
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rutuja Nair answered
Explanation:

Rural women are often employed in low-paid jobs because of several reasons. The most significant reason is their lack of awareness of the wage structure. Some other reasons are mentioned below:

1. Lack of Education or Necessary Skills: Most rural women do not have access to quality education and training, which limits their skills and knowledge. As a result, they are not able to qualify for high-paid jobs that require specific skills and qualifications.

2. Family Pressure: In many rural areas, women are not allowed to work or pursue a career outside of their homes. Even if they are allowed to work, they are often pressured to take up low-paid jobs that are considered suitable for women, such as domestic work, childcare, or agriculture.

3. Gender Discrimination: Gender discrimination is prevalent in rural areas, and women are often paid less than men for the same job. Employers may also prefer to hire men over women, which further limits the opportunities available to women.

4. Lack of Job Opportunities: Rural areas often have limited job opportunities, and women are more likely to be employed in low-paid jobs due to the lack of options available.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, rural women are employed in low-paid jobs due to several factors, including their lack of education or necessary skills, family pressure, gender discrimination, and the limited job opportunities in rural areas. However, with increased awareness, education, and training, women can improve their skills and knowledge and pursue higher-paying jobs, contributing to their own economic empowerment and that of their families and communities.

Disguised unemployment occurs when the number of persons working on a farm is
  • a)
    only what is required
  • b)
    more than required
  • c)
    less than required
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Disguised unemployment occurs when the member of persons working on a
farm are
(a) More than required
(b) As per requirement
(c) Less are employed
(d) None of the above

On which of the following point, does the quality of population not depend?
  • a)
    Literacy rate    
  • b)
    Health of person
  • c)
    Skill forrmation   
  • d)
    Birth of a person
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishita Khanna answered
Quality of Population

The quality of population refers to the overall health, education, and skill level of the people living in a country. It is an important factor in the economic and social development of a country. The quality of population depends on various factors, some of which are discussed below.

Factors affecting the Quality of Population

1. Literacy Rate
The literacy rate of a country is a measure of the percentage of people who can read and write. A higher literacy rate indicates a more educated population, which is important for the development of a country.

2. Health of Person
The health of a person is another important factor that affects the quality of population. A healthy population is more productive and can contribute more to the development of a country.

3. Skill Formation
Skill formation refers to the development of skills and knowledge through education and training. A population with higher levels of skill formation is more productive and can contribute more to the development of a country.

4. Birth of a Person
The birth of a person does not directly affect the quality of population. However, the population growth rate can have an impact on the quality of population if it exceeds the rate at which resources are being developed.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the quality of population depends on various factors such as literacy rate, health of a person, and skill formation. While the birth of a person does not directly affect the quality of population, population growth can have an impact on the quality of population if it exceeds the rate at which resources are being developed.

Seasonal unemployment is found in
  • a)
    urban areas
  • b)
    rural areas
  • c)
    in remote areas
  • d)
    both in rural and urban areas
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sushant Yadav answered
Seasonal unemployment occurs when people are unemployed at certain times of the year, because they work in industries where they are not needed all year round. Examples of industries where demand, production and employment are seasonal include tourism and leisure, farming, construction and retailing.

The largest number of people in India are engaged in:
  • a)
    Primary sector    
  • b)
    Secondary sector
  • c)
    Service sector    
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
Most of the people of India are associated with the primary sector of the economy. This is because India has a large population which is engaged in the agricultural activities, fishing, mining, etc. Nearly 49% of the population are employed in this sector.

Which state has highest literacy rate as per 2001?
  • a)
    Kerala
  • b)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • c)
    Bihar
  • d)
    Orissa
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arshiya Mehta answered
Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India.
Literacy rate is one of the keys to measure socio-economic progress. For calculating effective literacy rate, population aged 7 years and above is taken into account. India had a literacy rate of around 12% at the time of independence, and through multi-tier efforts, has now attained a literacy rate of 72.99% as per 2011 census. However, the current literacy rate of India is still way below the world average of 84%.

Services of housewives are included in
  • a)
    national income
  • b)
    domestic income
  • c)
    household income
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilesh Patel answered
The services of housewives cannot be seen as flow of goods as its value cannot be measured so is not taken into account.

Market activity known as production for
  • a)
    exchange
  • b)
    earning income
  • c)
    earning profit
  • d)
    all the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kavita Shah answered
In a general sense, market production refers to the production of a product or service which is intended for sale at a money-price in a market. The product or service in principle has to be tradable for money.

Which of the following is a non-economic activity?
  • a)
    Mother doing household work    
  • b)
    Washerman washes doth of people
  • c)
    Chef cooking food in the hotel 
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Niyati Shah answered
Non-Economic Activity

Non-economic activities are the activities that are not related to the production and consumption of goods and services. These activities are not performed for monetary gains or profits.

Examples of Non-Economic Activities

a) Mother doing household work: The household work done by a mother is a non-economic activity as it is not performed for monetary gains. The mother performs the household work for the well-being of the family members.

b) Washerman washes clothes of people: The work done by a washerman is an economic activity as he is paid for the work done by him. He washes the clothes of people for a fee.

c) Chef cooking food in the hotel: The work done by a chef is an economic activity as he is paid for the work done by him. He cooks food for the hotel customers for a fee.

d) All of these: This option is incorrect as only option 'A' is a non-economic activity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, non-economic activities are the activities that are not performed for monetary gains or profits. The household work done by a mother is an example of a non-economic activity.

Choose the primary sector activities
(i) Forestry
(ii) Poultry farming
(iii) Animal husbandry
(iv) Manufacturing
  • a)
    (i)
  • b)
    (i), (ii), (iii)
  • c)
    (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
  • d)
    All the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Priya Menon answered
When we produce a good by exploiting natural resources, it is an activity of the primary sector. Since most of the natural products we get are from agriculture, dairy, fishing, forestry, this sector is also called agriculture and related sector.
Out of these, forestry, poultry farming and animal husbandry come under the primary sector.
Manufacturing comes under the secondary sector.

Bribe taking is an
  • a)
    economic activity
  • b)
    marketing activity
  • c)
    non-economic activity
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepa Iyer answered
Bribery is made to escape legal convictions or unfavorable decisions and are also provided as an incentive for the payee to forge or overlook regulations that will otherwise restrict the payer for his needs. This act of bribery does not favor the country's economy.

Which of the following is not an economic activity?
  • a)
    Banking
  • b)
    Teaching
  • c)
    Dairy farming
  • d)
    Farming for self-consumption
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
The correct option is Option D.
Non-marketing activities include things which are not economic and comprises of the exchange system. These are performed for self-consumption. For example subsistence farming, processing of primary products, etc.

What is India’s position in scientifically and technically manpower in the world?
  • a)
    first
  • b)
    second
  • c)
    third
  • d)
    fourth
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
India has the third largest scientific and technical manpower in the world; 162 universities award 4,000 doctorates and 35,000 post-graduate degrees and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research runs 40 research laboratories which have made some significant achievements.

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