Economic and social development: inclusion demographics and social sector initiatives - One Line Questions
1.
The 'elderly population' is generally defined as individuals above the age of: —
60 years
2.
The concept of 'demographic dividend' in India is primarily associated with: —
A high proportion of the working-age population relative to the dependent population
3.
What does 'population explosion' typically refer to? —
A decline in the death rate without a corresponding decline in birth rate
4.
The 'Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan' (SCSP) and 'Tribal Sub-Plan' (TSP) are budgetary mechanisms aimed at: —
Ensuring that a proportional share of funds is utilized for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
5.
Which of the following is a key component of 'social inclusion'? —
Ensuring equal access to education, healthcare, and employment
6.
Which of the following is a measure of population change attributed to migration? —
Net Migration Rate
7.
Which of the following is a measure of the average number of children born per woman in a population over her lifetime, assuming current age-specific fertility rates remain constant? —
Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
8.
Which demographic indicator measures the number of deaths per thousand population in a given year? —
Crude Death Rate
9.
The 'Scheduled Castes' and 'Scheduled Tribes' in India are constitutional categories primarily aimed at addressing historical and social inequalities. These fall under which aspect of socio-economic development? —
Social inclusion and affirmative action
10.
The 'National Food Security Act, 2013' aims to provide food and nutritional security to the population. This is an example of a social sector initiative focused on: —
Poverty alleviation and basic needs
11.
The 'National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)' is an initiative under which broader objective? —
Skill development and employability
12.
The 'Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram' (JSSK) aims to provide: —
Free and cashless delivery, drugs, diagnostics, and blood for pregnant women, and free care for newborns and infants
13.
The concept of 'inclusive growth' in economic development emphasizes: —
Growth that creates opportunities for all sections of society and reduces inequalities
14.
The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) was a major initiative to provide universal elementary education. This falls under the social sector initiative of: —
Education
15.
The 'demographic transition model' describes the changes in population characteristics as a country develops. Stage 2 of this model is typically characterized by: —
High birth rates and falling death rates
16.
The 'Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)' scheme provides a package of services to children, mothers, and pregnant women. Its primary focus is on: —
Healthcare, nutrition, and early childhood education
17.
Which demographic trend is often associated with an aging population? —
Increased dependency ratio
18.
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of 'human development'. Which of the following is NOT a component of HDI? —
Internet penetration rate
19.
Which of the following is a measure of the average number of years a newborn infant is expected to live if current mortality patterns continue? —
Life expectancy at birth
20.
Which government scheme aims to improve the nutritional status of children under six years of age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers? —
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
21.
Which social sector initiative focuses on providing health insurance coverage to vulnerable families in India? —
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
22.
Which government initiative aims to provide financial and non-financial support to entrepreneurs and small businesses for economic development? —
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
23.
Which social sector initiative specifically targets the empowerment of women through skill development and economic opportunities? —
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
24.
The 'National Urban Livelihoods Mission' (NULM) aims to uplift the urban poor by: —
Enhancing livelihood opportunities and access to services for the urban poor
25.
The 'National Rural Livelihoods Mission' (NRLM) aims to empower rural poor women by: —
Organizing them into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for livelihood promotion
26.
The 'National Health Policy' often sets targets related to: —
Reduction in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
27.
The 'National Social Assistance Programme' (NSAP) provides social security benefits primarily to: —
Economically weaker sections, including the aged, widows, and disabled
28.
The 'Mid Day Meal Scheme' is primarily implemented to improve: —
Enrollment and retention of children in primary schools and improve their nutritional levels
29.
Which social sector initiative focuses on improving maternal and child health services in rural areas? —
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
30.
What does the term 'Total Fertility Rate (TFR)' represent in demography? —
The average number of children a woman has by the end of her reproductive life
31.
What is meant by 'population replacement level'? —
The average number of children per woman needed to replace the population
32.
What does the term 'population pyramid' graphically represent? —
The distribution of a population by age and sex
33.
The term 'urbanization' primarily refers to: —
The movement of people from rural areas to cities and the growth of urban areas
34.
The term 'infant mortality rate' (IMR) refers to: —
The number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births
35.
The concept of 'social exclusion' refers to: —
The inability of certain individuals or groups to participate fully in social, economic, and political life
36.
Which of the following is a key aspect of 'demographics'? —
The statistical study of populations, especially human beings, including their size, structure, and distribution, and the changes resulting from births, deaths, and migration
37.
What does the term 'population momentum' refer to? —
The tendency for population growth to continue even after fertility rates have dropped to replacement level
38.
The 'sex ratio at birth' refers to: —
The number of male births per thousand female births
39.
What does the term 'population density' measure? —
The number of people living per unit area
40.
What is the primary aim of 'financial inclusion' initiatives like PMJDY? —
To ensure that all individuals and businesses have access to affordable financial products and services
41.
What is the primary goal of the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY)? —
To ensure access to financial services like banking, savings, and insurance to all
42.
What is the primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana' (PMUY)? —
To provide clean cooking fuel (LPG connections) to BPL households
43.
Which of the following is a key objective of the 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)'? —
To create guaranteed wage employment in rural areas
44.
What is the main goal of the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'? —
To make India the cleanest country in the world and eliminate open defecation
45.
Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme? —
To improve the sex ratio at birth and ensure girls' education
46.
What is the primary objective of 'Ayushman Bharat'? —
To create a national health protection scheme providing Rs 5 lakh cover per family per year, and to develop Health and Wellness Centres
47.
What is the main aim of the 'National Health Mission' (NHM)? —
To improve access to affordable, quality healthcare for all
48.
The 'dependency ratio' in demography compares the number of dependents (children and elderly) to the number of: —
Working-age population
49.
Which of the following terms refers to the process of integrating diverse groups into the mainstream of society, ensuring equal access to opportunities and resources? —
Social Inclusion
50.
Which demographic factor significantly influences the dependency ratio? —
Proportion of working-age population