TNPSC Group 2 / 2A - Social problems population education health employment poverty. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers for their first child?

A) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana B) National Health Mission C) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram D) Ayushman Bharat

2. What is the primary objective of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

A) To promote digital literacy B) To improve sanitation and cleanliness C) To provide financial inclusion D) To boost agricultural productivity

3. The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) was launched with the goal of universalizing elementary education. Which age group does it primarily target?

A) 15-18 years B) 6-14 years C) 18-25 years D) 0-6 years

4. What is the main indicator used to measure poverty in India?

A) Literacy rate B) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) C) Poverty line D) Unemployment rate

5. Which of the following is a major cause of population growth in India?

A) Decreased birth rate B) Increased death rate C) High fertility rate and declining mortality rate D) Emigration

6. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), now Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), guarantees how many days of wage employment in a financial year to at least one member of every household?

A) 150 days B) 100 days C) 50 days D) 200 days

7. Which government initiative focuses on improving maternal and child health services?

A) Ayushman Bharat B) National Health Mission C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana D) Skill India Mission

8. What does the term 'demographic dividend' refer to in the context of population studies?

A) An aging population structure B) A high dependency ratio C) A large working-age population relative to the dependent population D) A declining birth rate

9. The 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' in India primarily aims to improve which aspect of children's lives?

A) Physical fitness B) Nutritional levels and school attendance C) Digital learning skills D) Vocational training

10. Which of the following is a significant social problem in India often linked to poverty and lack of education?

A) Overpopulation B) Child labour C) Low carbon footprint D) Technological advancement

11. The National Population Policy of India (2000) aims to achieve population stabilization. What is a key strategy mentioned in the policy?

A) Encouraging higher birth rates B) Incentivizing smaller family norms C) Increasing the death rate D) Promoting large family sizes

12. Which government program focuses on providing affordable healthcare to the poor and vulnerable sections of society?

A) Skill India B) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana C) Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) D) Startup India

13. What is the main objective of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme?

A) To promote female entrepreneurship B) To improve the sex ratio at birth and empower girls C) To provide financial aid to families with boys D) To increase female participation in sports

14. Which factor contributes most significantly to unemployment in rural areas of India?

A) Lack of industrialization B) Low levels of education C) Dependence on agriculture and seasonal employment D) High migration rates to cities

15. The concept of 'Total Fertility Rate' (TFR) refers to:

A) The average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime B) The number of deaths per 1000 live births C) The birth rate per 1000 population D) The replacement level fertility rate

16. Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for implementing policies related to health?

A) Ministry of Education B) Ministry of Rural Development C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D) Ministry of Finance

17. The 'Skill India Mission' aims to equip the youth with employable skills. What is its primary objective?

A) To provide higher education scholarships B) To enhance vocational training and entrepreneurship C) To promote research and development D) To facilitate international student exchange programs

18. What is the term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?

A) Industrialization B) Urbanization C) Rural development D) Migration

19. The National Health Profile (NHP) is published annually by which organization?

A) National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) B) Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) C) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) D) National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

20. Which of the following is a direct cash transfer scheme aimed at providing financial support to the elderly, disabled, and widows?

A) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana B) National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) C) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana D) PM-KISAN

21. The concept of 'Zero Population Growth' implies:

A) A negative birth rate B) A birth rate equal to the death rate C) A declining population D) A constant population size

22. What is the primary focus of the 'Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan' (RMSA)?

A) Universalizing elementary education B) Improving access and quality of secondary education C) Providing vocational training for dropouts D) Promoting early childhood care

23. Which poverty alleviation program in India focuses on self-employment and the creation of micro-enterprises?

A) MGNREGA B) PMGSY C) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) (now merged into NRLM) D) National Health Mission

24. The 'National Rural Health Mission' (NRHM), now part of the National Health Mission (NHM), aimed to improve healthcare in which sector?

A) Urban areas B) Rural areas C) Tribal regions only D) Border areas

25. What is the 'dependency ratio' in demography?

A) The ratio of the working-age population to the total population B) The ratio of the non-working-age population (children and elderly) to the working-age population C) The ratio of births to deaths D) The ratio of employed to unemployed individuals

26. The 'National Food Security Act, 2013' aims to provide subsidized food grains to a significant portion of the population. What is its main objective?

A) To promote organic farming B) To ensure food and nutritional security at affordable prices C) To export food grains D) To control food inflation

27. Which social problem is often exacerbated by a lack of access to quality education and healthcare?

A) Global warming B) Poverty and inequality C) Space exploration D) Technological innovation

28. The 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PMKVY) is primarily focused on:

A) Financial literacy B) Skill development and vocational training C) Primary healthcare D) Rural infrastructure development

29. What does the term 'population momentum' refer to?

A) The tendency for population size to continue growing even after fertility rates have fallen to replacement level B) The rapid decline in birth rates C) The increase in death rates D) The stabilization of population size

30. Which government initiative provides insurance cover against unforeseen events like death and disability for a nominal premium?

A) Atal Pension Yojana B) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) C) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana D) National Pension System (NPS)

31. The 'National Rural Livelihoods Mission' (NRLM) aims to empower rural poor women by organizing them into:

A) Political parties B) Self-Help Groups (SHGs) C) Labor unions D) Educational institutions

32. What is a key challenge in implementing poverty alleviation programs in India?

A) Over-allocation of funds B) Ineffective targeting and leakages C) Lack of beneficiaries D) Excessive government support

33. The 'Integrated Child Development Services' (ICDS) scheme provides a package of services to children below six years of age. Which of the following is NOT typically part of this package?

A) Immunization B) Health check-ups C) Higher education funding D) Supplementary nutrition

34. Which factor is generally considered a primary driver of urbanization in India?

A) Decline in agricultural productivity B) Increased job opportunities in cities C) Improved rural infrastructure D) Government policies promoting rural living

35. The 'National Health Policy' of India sets targets for various health indicators. Which of the following is a common goal across different policies?

A) Increasing the infant mortality rate B) Reducing the maternal mortality ratio C) Lowering life expectancy D) Increasing the prevalence of communicable diseases

36. What is the primary aim of the 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY)?

A) To provide housing loans B) To ensure financial inclusion by providing access to banking, insurance, and pension C) To offer subsidies for cooking gas D) To promote digital payments

37. The 'National Policy for Persons with Disabilities' (2006) aims to ensure equal opportunities and rights for persons with disabilities. What is a key focus area?

A) Restricting their participation in public life B) Promoting accessibility and inclusion in education, employment, and society C) Providing them with separate living facilities D) Limiting their access to technology

38. Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth in an economy?

A) Increased per capita income B) Strain on resources and infrastructure C) Reduced unemployment D) Lower dependency ratio

39. The 'National AIDS Control Programme' (NACP) is implemented by which organization?

A) Ministry of Education B) National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) C) Ministry of Agriculture D) Ministry of Environment

40. What does the term 'age structure pyramid' represent?

A) The distribution of a population by age and sex B) The rate of population growth C) The migration patterns within a country D) The average life expectancy

41. The 'National Skill Development Corporation' (NSDC) aims to enable the private sector to drive skill development. What is its role?

A) Directly providing all vocational training B) Facilitating, catalyzing, and leveraging sector skill councils and industry partnerships C) Regulating educational institutions D) Providing unemployment benefits

42. Which social problem is directly addressed by programs like 'Antyodaya Anna Yojana'?

A) Illiteracy B) Poverty and food insecurity C) Lack of sanitation D) Unemployment

43. The 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' (JSY) is a component of the National Health Mission and aims to promote institutional delivery. What is its primary objective?

A) To provide free education to girls B) To reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by encouraging delivery in health facilities C) To offer financial assistance for family planning D) To improve child nutrition

44. What is the main impact of a high dependency ratio on an economy?

A) Increased savings and investment B) Reduced burden on the working population C) Increased demand for social services and potential strain on resources D) Higher labor force participation

45. The 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme' (NREGS) was renamed MGNREGA. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

A) To provide housing to rural families B) To guarantee at least 100 days of wage employment to rural households C) To promote entrepreneurship in villages D) To develop rural infrastructure only

46. Which government initiative focuses on improving sanitation facilities in rural households?

A) National Health Mission B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Gramin) D) Mid-Day Meal Scheme

47. The 'National Policy on Education' (1986) emphasized universal access and equity. What was a key recommendation for higher education?

A) Reducing the number of universities B) Promoting vocationalization and professionalization of education C) Eliminating the need for entrance exams D) Focusing solely on basic literacy

48. What is the significance of the 'Replacement Level Fertility Rate'?

A) The rate at which population grows B) The average number of children a couple must have to replace themselves C) The rate of infant mortality D) The rate of female sterilization

49. The 'National Health Insurance Scheme' (NIIS) was a precursor to which larger health scheme?

A) National Rural Health Mission B) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) C) Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) D) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)

50. Which of the following is a major challenge related to population education in India?

A) Lack of government interest B) Curriculum overload C) Insufficient teacher training and integration into the mainstream curriculum D) Over-emphasis on population control

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