Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Investment in human capital yields returns in the future. Reason (R) : Education and health make people more productive. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Q2.2025GS1Social Development
Which of the following is/are NOT a dimension of food security ? 1. Availability 2. Accessibility 3. Affordability 4. Accountability Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Q3.2025GS1Social Development
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Poverty line differs across time and countries. Reason (R) : The basic needs of people vary across regions and overtime. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Q4.2025GS1Social Development
Which among the following is/are NOT a social indicator of poverty ? 1. Illiteracy 2. Safe drinking water 3. Job opportunities 4. Size of the house Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Q5.2025GS1Social Development
With reference to 'Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index', which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. It was developed and introduced in 2010.
2. It measures extreme poverty and includes those living on less than one dollar per day.
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Q6.2025GS1Social Development
Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
2. Development of women and children in Rural Areas
3. Integrated Rural Development Programme
4. National Rural Employment Programme
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Q7.2025GS1Social Development
Consider the following Committees relating to poverty and arrange their formation in correct chronological order.
1. Lakdawala Committee
2. Rangarajan Committee
3. Tendulkar Committee
4. Dandekar and Rath Committee
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Q8.2025GS1Social Development
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana comes under which of the following ?
1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
2. Ministry of Rural Development
3. Ministry of Finance
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Q9.2025GS1Social Development
With reference to 'Human Development Index', which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. The UNDP published its first Human Development Report in 1990, which had a Human Development Index.
2. The first team that developed the Human Development Index was led by Mahbub-ul-Haq and S. Priesner.
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Q10.2025GS1Social Development
Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order.
1. Food for work programme
2. Community Development Programme
3. Training for Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM)
4. Drought Prone Area Programme
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Q11.2025GS1Social Development
Who among the following introduced the concept of entitlements in food security ?
1. M. S. Swaminathan
2. Atul Pranay
3. Samali Srikant
4. Amartya Sen
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Q12.2024GS1Social Development
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity :
1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
2. Rural Employment Generation Programme
3. Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
4. Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana
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Q13.2024GS1Social Development
Which of the following statements is true regarding the trend of unemployment rate in India between July-September, 2019 and July-September, 2022 ?
1. It remained the same.
2. It declined.
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Q14.2024GS1Social Development
Who prepares/publishes the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report ?
1. World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. Oxford Poverty and World Health Organisation (WHO)
3. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)
4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Q15.2024GS1Social Development
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Yojana Name)
A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin
B. Jal Jeevan Mission
C. Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin
D. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
List-II (Date of Launch)
1. May, 2016
2. October, 2014
3. August, 2019
4. November, 2016
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A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 3 4 1 2
Q16.2024GS1Social Development
Which indicators are used in Human Development Index (HDI) ?
1. Income level
2. Education
3. Condition of environment
4. Life expectancy
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Q17.2024GS1Social Development
Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
1. Swachh Bharat Mission
2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
3. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
4. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme
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Q18.2024GS1Social Development
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List-I (Social Security Programme)
A. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D. Atal Pension Yojana
List-II (Beneficiary's Contribution)
1. Beneficiary's choice
2. Rs. 55 – Rs. 200 per month
3. Rs. 436 per year
4. Rs. 20 per year
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A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 2 4 1 3
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 3 2 1 4
Q19.2024GS1Social Development
Which measures are essential to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Targets, 2030 ?
1. Making education free and compulsory
2. Improving basic school infrastructure and embracing digital transformation
3. Expansion of agricultural programmes
4. Increasing investment in technology
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Q20.2024GS1Social Development
Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : 1. Integrated Rural Development Programme 2. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana 3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Codes :