Economic Social Development

Q61.When was the Community Development Programme started in India?

Q62.When did the Community Development Programme start in India?

Q63.With reference to power sector in India, consider the following statements. 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a basic minimum service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100% Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit. 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with 14 states. Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Q64.Which of the following is not the recommendation of the task force on direct taxes under the chairmanship of Dr. Vijay Kelkar in the year 2002?

Q65.What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and nontraditional trades?

Q66.Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The central assistance under this scheme is at the rate of ` 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the scheme, states have been urged to give matching amounts. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q67.With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements. 1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. 2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q68.In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs. Term Most Appropriate Description 1. Melt down - Fall in stock prices 2. Recession - Fall in growth rate 3. Slow down - Fall in GDP Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

Q69.In order to comply with TRIPS agreement, India enacted the geographical Indications of goods. (Registration and protection) Act, 1999. The difference between a ‘Trade Mark’ and a geographical Indication is/are 1. A trademark is an individual or a company’s right whereas a geographical indication cannot be licensed. 2. A trademark can be licensed whereas a geographical indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicraft only. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q70.With reference to the National Investment Fund which of the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements. 1. The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance. 2. The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the consolidation fund of India. 3. Certain Asset Management companies are appointed as the fund manager. 4. A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q71.Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements. 1. Swayam Siddha’s is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas, Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through self help group (SHGs). 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through local seld government bodies or reputed voluntary organisations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q72.Consider the following factors regarding industry. 1. Capital investment 2. Business turnover 3. Labour force 4. Power consumption Which of these determine the nature and size of the industry?

Q73.Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Q74.Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items for the Small Scale Sectors in industry?

Q75.When was the first Regional Rural Bank formed?

Q76.The Meera Seth Committee was concerned with

Q77.Land Development Bank provides loan to farmers for

Q78.Which one of the following is not the problem of Small Scale Industries (SSIS)?

Q79.With reference to the Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India. Consider the following statements. 1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issued by the government. 2. They cannot accept demand deposits like Saving Accounts. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q80.The Concept of ‘Navratna’ is associated with