Local Government
- When was the concept of the HDI introduced by the United Nations Development Programme?
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HDI was created by Indian economist Amartya Sen and Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990, and was published by the United Nations Development Programme.
Correct Option: A
HDI was created by Indian economist Amartya Sen and Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq in 1990, and was published by the United Nations Development Programme.
- On which of the following basis has the Planning Commission defined 'poverty line' in rural areas in India?
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2400 k cal
Correct Option: B
2400 k cal
- Indian development report does NOT give which of the following for each sample village?
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Unemployment Related Index
Correct Option: D
Unemployment Related Index
- What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
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'Swavlamban' is the the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades. Swawlamban(NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development with partial assistance from Norway since 1982.
Correct Option: D
'Swavlamban' is the the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades. Swawlamban(NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development with partial assistance from Norway since 1982.
- Which of the following articles in the shape of the directive principles mentions the organisation of the village panchayats?
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Article 40 states thatthe State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Correct Option: A
Article 40 states thatthe State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
