Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q65Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) :

   1.MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.

   2.MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.

   3.Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb1, 2 and 3c1 and 3 onlyd2 only
2. Prelims 2024Q41Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as :

   athe number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.bthe number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.cthe birth rate minus death rate.dthe average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.
3. Prelims 2024Q99Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements :

   1.This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.

   2.Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2024Q100Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements :

   1.The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.

   2.Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.

   3.Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.

   4.Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1, 3 and 4b2 and 3 onlyc2 onlyd1, 2 and 4
5. Prelims 2023Q51Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana :

   1.It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.

   2.Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.

   3.It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.

   4.Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

   How many of the statements given above are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocOnly threedAll four
6. Prelims 2023Q52Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy :

   1.It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.

   2.It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.

   3.It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.

   4.It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.

   How many of the statements given above are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocOnly threedAll four
7. Prelims 2023Q75Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   Consider the following statements :

   Statement–I :

   India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.

   Statement–II :

   Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

   aBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–IbBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–IcStatement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrectdStatement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
8. Prelims 2022Q19Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :

   1.Private and public hospitals must adopt it.

   2.As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.

   3.It has seamless portability across the country.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
9. Prelims 2022Q71Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

   In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers ?

   aCentral Statistics OfficebDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradecLabour BureaudNational Technical Manpower Information System
10. Prelims 2022Q74Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.

    2.The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
11. Prelims 2021Q2Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :

    1.All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.

    2.All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.

    3.The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.

    Which of the above statements are correct?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
12. Prelims 2021Q14Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to ‘WaterCredit’, consider the following statements :

    1.It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.

    2.It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

    3.It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
13. Prelims 2020Q58Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements :

    1.Worker productivity (₹ per worker at 2004 – 05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.

    2.The percentage share of rural areas in the workforce steadily increased.

    3.In rural areas, the growth in non-farm economy increased.

    4.The growth rate in rural employment decreased.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 and 4 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 4 only
14. Prelims 2019Q24Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

    apoverty rates vary from State to Statebprice levels vary from State to StatecGross State Product varies from State to Statedquality of public distribution varies from State to State
15. Prelims 2019Q60Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Consider the following statements :

    As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018

    1.if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers

    2.no notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
16. Prelims 2018Q49Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Consider the following statements :

    Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables

    1.individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.

    2.increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.

    3.accumulation of tangible wealth.

    4.accumulation of intangible wealth.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2b2 onlyc2 and 4d1, 3 and 4
17. Prelims 2018Q78Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements :

    1.It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

    2.It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.

    3.It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 3 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2017Q3Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

    aCertifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.bEnrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.cReserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.dCertifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.
19. Prelims 2017Q23Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission' ?

    1.To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.

    2.To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.

    3.To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.

    4.To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 onlyb1, 2 and 3 onlyc1, 2 and 4 onlyd3 and 4 only
20. Prelims 2017Q61Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ?

    1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.

    2.An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
21. Prelims 2017Q63Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service' :

    1.National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

    2.National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Prelims 2017Q88Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ?

    1.To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.

    2.To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.

    3.To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 2 onlyd2 and 3 only
23. Prelims 2017Q89Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' ?

    aAchieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities.bConnecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.cStrengthening India's scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.dDeveloping human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
24. Prelims 2016Q32Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to

    aimmunization of children and pregnant womenbconstruction of smart cities across the countrycIndia's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer spacedNew Educational Policy
25. Prelims 2016Q63Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at

    apromoting the Self Help Groups in rural areasbproviding financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurscpromoting the education and health of adolescent girlsdproviding affordable and quality education to the citizens for free
26. Prelims 2016Q76Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1.It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.

    2.Only one member of a family can join the scheme.

    3.Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
27. Prelims 2013Q67Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Disguised unemployment generally means

    alarge number of people remain unemployedbalternative employment is not availablecmarginal productivity of labour is zerodproductivity of workers is low
28. Prelims 2013Q78Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?

    aPromoting skill developmentbIntroducing more social-security schemescReducing infant mortality ratedPrivatization of higher education
29. Prelims 2012Q26Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA', a trained community health worker?

    1.Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup

    2.Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy

    3.Providing information on nutrition and immunization

    4.Conducting the delivery of baby

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1, 2 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
30. Prelims 2012Q31Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

    1.By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas

    2.By strengthening 'self-help groups' and providing skill development

    3.By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3