Poverty and Unemployment
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✅ A) Inability to meet basic needs like food, clothing, shelter
B) Income below national average
C) Income inequality between rich and poor
D) Lack of luxury goods
Explanation: Absolute poverty refers to the inability to meet minimum basic needs.
Q2. Which of the following best defines relative poverty?
✅ A) Poverty compared to average living standards in society
B) Poverty based on absolute minimum needs
C) Poverty based on subsidies
D) Poverty based on depreciation
Explanation: Relative poverty measures inequality by comparing individuals to average living standards.
Q3. Which of the following is true about poverty line?
✅ A) Minimum income required to meet basic needs
B) Average national income
C) Income required for luxury goods
D) Income required for subsidies
Explanation: Poverty line is the minimum income level needed to meet basic consumption needs.
Q4. Which of the following is true about Below Poverty Line (BPL)?
✅ A) Households earning below poverty line income
B) Households earning above poverty line income
C) Households earning average national income
D) Households earning subsidies
Explanation: BPL households earn less than the poverty line income.
Q5. Which of the following is true about Headcount Ratio?
✅ A) Percentage of population below poverty line
B) Average income of poor households
C) Poverty gap between rich and poor
D) Subsidies given to poor households
Explanation: Headcount Ratio measures the proportion of population below poverty line.
Q6. Which of the following is true about Poverty Gap?
✅ A) Average shortfall of income from poverty line
B) Percentage of population below poverty line
C) Income inequality between rich and poor
D) Subsidies given to poor households
Explanation: Poverty Gap measures how far poor households are from the poverty line.
Q7. Which of the following is true about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
✅ A) Measures poverty using health, education, and living standards
B) Measures poverty using income only
C) Measures poverty using subsidies only
D) Measures poverty using depreciation only
Explanation: MPI is a composite index including health, education, and living standards.
Q8. Which of the following is true about World Bank’s poverty line?
✅ A) $1.90 per day (PPP)
B) $10 per day
C) $5 per day
D) $20 per day
Explanation: World Bank defines extreme poverty as living below $1.90 per day (PPP).
Q9. Which of the following is true about poverty in India?
✅ A) Measured using consumption expenditure surveys
B) Measured using subsidies
C) Measured using depreciation
D) Measured using luxury goods
Explanation: Poverty in India is measured using consumption expenditure surveys.
Q10. Which of the following is true about Tendulkar Committee?
✅ A) Recommended new poverty line based on consumption expenditure
B) Recommended subsidies for poor households
C) Recommended depreciation adjustments
D) Recommended luxury goods measurement
Explanation: Tendulkar Committee recommended poverty line based on consumption expenditure.
Q11. Which of the following is true about Rangarajan Committee?
✅ A) Revised poverty line estimates in India
B) Recommended subsidies for poor households
C) Recommended depreciation adjustments
D) Recommended luxury goods measurement
Explanation: Rangarajan Committee revised poverty line estimates in India.
Q12. Which of the following is true about NSSO in poverty measurement?
✅ A) Conducts consumption expenditure surveys
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures luxury goods
Explanation: NSSO conducts surveys used for poverty measurement in India.
Q13. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation programs?
✅ A) Aim to reduce poverty through employment and subsidies
B) Aim to increase luxury goods consumption
C) Aim to measure depreciation
D) Aim to measure inflation
Explanation: Poverty alleviation programs aim to reduce poverty through employment and subsidies.
Q14. Which of the following is true about MGNREGA?
✅ A) Provides guaranteed employment to rural households
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: MGNREGA provides guaranteed employment to rural households.
Q15. Which of the following is true about PDS?
✅ A) Provides subsidized food grains to poor households
B) Provides luxury goods to poor households
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: Public Distribution System provides subsidized food grains to poor households.
Q16. Which of the following is true about poverty and inequality?
✅ A) Poverty is absolute, inequality is relative
B) Poverty is relative, inequality is absolute
C) Both measure subsidies
D) Both measure depreciation
Explanation: Poverty is absolute (basic needs), inequality is relative (distribution).
Q17. Which of the following is true about poverty and unemployment?
✅ A) Poverty and unemployment are interrelated problems
B) Poverty and unemployment are unrelated
C) Poverty measures subsidies, unemployment measures depreciation
D) Poverty measures inflation, unemployment measures subsidies
Explanation: Poverty and unemployment are interrelated socio-economic problems.
Q18. Which of the following is true about poverty and HDI?
✅ A) HDI includes welfare indicators, poverty does not
B) Poverty includes welfare indicators, HDI does not
C) Both measure subsidies
D) Both measure depreciation
Explanation: HDI includes welfare indicators like health and education, poverty does not.
Q19. Which of the following is true about poverty eradication?
✅ A) Requires economic growth and redistribution
B) Requires subsidies only
C) Requires depreciation adjustments
D) Requires inflation measurement
Explanation: Poverty eradication requires both growth and redistribution.
Q20. Which of the following is true about poverty and social unrest?
✅ A) Poverty can lead to social unrest
B) Poverty reduces social unrest
C) Poverty measures subsidies
D) Poverty measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty can lead to social unrest due to inequality and deprivation.
Q21. Which of the following is true about poverty and education?
✅ A) Poverty reduces access to education
B) Poverty increases access to education
C) Poverty measures subsidies
D) Poverty measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to education due to lack of resources.
Q22. Which of the following is true about poverty and health?
✅ A) Poverty reduces access to healthcare
B) Poverty increases access to healthcare
C) Poverty measures subsidies
D) Poverty measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to healthcare due to lack of resources.
Q23. Which of the following is true about poverty and nutrition?
✅ A) Poverty reduces access to nutrition
B) Poverty increases access to nutrition
C) Poverty measures subsidies
D) Poverty measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to nutrition due to lack of resources.
Q24. Which of the following is true about poverty and housing?
✅ A) Poverty reduces access to housing
B) Poverty increases access to housing
C) Poverty measures subsidies
D) Poverty measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to housing due to lack of resources.
Q25. Which of the following is true about poverty and inequality measurement?
✅ A) Poverty measures absolute deprivation, inequality measures relative distribution
B) Poverty measures relative distribution, inequality measures absolute deprivation
C) Both measure subsidies
D) Both measure depreciation
Explanation: Poverty measures absolute deprivation, inequality measures relative distribution.
Q26. Which of the following is true about Headcount Ratio?
✅ A) Measures percentage of population below poverty line
B) Measures average income of poor households
C) Measures subsidies given to poor households
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: Headcount Ratio is the simplest measure, showing the proportion of population below poverty line.
Q27. Which of the following is true about Poverty Gap Index?
✅ A) Measures average shortfall of income from poverty line
B) Measures percentage of population below poverty line
C) Measures subsidies given to poor households
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: Poverty Gap Index shows how far poor households are from the poverty line.
Q28. Which of the following is true about Squared Poverty Gap Index?
✅ A) Gives more weight to poorest households
B) Measures only headcount ratio
C) Measures subsidies given to poor households
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: Squared Poverty Gap Index emphasizes the depth and severity of poverty.
Q29. Which of the following is true about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
✅ A) Measures poverty using health, education, and living standards
B) Measures poverty using income only
C) Measures poverty using subsidies only
D) Measures poverty using depreciation only
Explanation: MPI is a composite index including multiple dimensions beyond income.
Q30. Which of the following is true about World Bank’s poverty line?
✅ A) $1.90 per day (PPP)
B) $10 per day
C) $5 per day
D) $20 per day
Explanation: World Bank defines extreme poverty as living below $1.90/day (PPP).
Q31. Which of the following is true about India’s poverty measurement?
✅ A) Based on consumption expenditure surveys
B) Based on subsidies
C) Based on depreciation
D) Based on luxury goods
Explanation: India measures poverty using consumption expenditure surveys.
Q32. Which of the following is true about Tendulkar Committee?
✅ A) Recommended new poverty line based on consumption expenditure
B) Recommended subsidies for poor households
C) Recommended depreciation adjustments
D) Recommended luxury goods measurement
Explanation: Tendulkar Committee recommended poverty line based on consumption expenditure.
Q33. Which of the following is true about Rangarajan Committee?
✅ A) Revised poverty line estimates in India
B) Recommended subsidies for poor households
C) Recommended depreciation adjustments
D) Recommended luxury goods measurement
Explanation: Rangarajan Committee revised poverty line estimates in India.
Q34. Which of the following is true about NSSO?
✅ A) Conducts surveys used for poverty measurement
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures luxury goods
Explanation: NSSO conducts consumption expenditure surveys for poverty measurement.
Q35. Which of the following is true about Planning Commission (before NITI Aayog)?
✅ A) Used poverty data for planning and policy
B) Provided subsidies directly
C) Measured depreciation
D) Measured inflation
Explanation: Planning Commission used poverty data for planning and policy.
Q36. Which of the following is true about UNDP’s role in poverty measurement?
✅ A) Publishes Human Development Reports including MPI
B) Provides subsidies directly
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: UNDP publishes Human Development Reports including MPI.
Q37. Which of the following is true about poverty line in India?
✅ A) Based on minimum consumption expenditure
B) Based on average national income
C) Based on subsidies
D) Based on depreciation
Explanation: Poverty line in India is based on minimum consumption expenditure.
Q38. Which of the following is true about calorie norms in poverty measurement?
✅ A) Used earlier to define poverty line
B) Used to measure subsidies
C) Used to measure depreciation
D) Used to measure inflation
Explanation: Earlier poverty lines in India were based on calorie norms.
Q39. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement in rural vs. urban areas?
✅ A) Different poverty lines due to consumption differences
B) Same poverty line for both
C) Based only on subsidies
D) Based only on depreciation
Explanation: Rural and urban poverty lines differ due to consumption patterns.
Q40. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using income vs. consumption?
✅ A) India uses consumption expenditure surveys
B) India uses income surveys only
C) India uses subsidies only
D) India uses depreciation only
Explanation: India measures poverty using consumption expenditure surveys.
Q41. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement in developed countries?
✅ A) Often based on relative poverty measures
B) Often based on absolute poverty measures
C) Based only on subsidies
D) Based only on depreciation
Explanation: Developed countries often use relative poverty measures.
Q42. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement in developing countries?
✅ A) Often based on absolute poverty measures
B) Often based on relative poverty measures
C) Based only on subsidies
D) Based only on depreciation
Explanation: Developing countries often use absolute poverty measures.
Q43. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using MPI?
✅ A) Includes health, education, and living standards
B) Includes only income
C) Includes only subsidies
D) Includes only depreciation
Explanation: MPI is multidimensional, including health, education, and living standards.
Q44. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using HDI?
✅ A) HDI includes welfare indicators, not poverty directly
B) HDI measures poverty line directly
C) HDI measures subsidies
D) HDI measures depreciation
Explanation: HDI includes welfare indicators but does not directly measure poverty.
Q45. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using Gini coefficient?
✅ A) Measures inequality, not poverty directly
B) Measures poverty line directly
C) Measures subsidies
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: Gini coefficient measures inequality, not poverty directly.
Q46. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using Lorenz curve?
✅ A) Graphical representation of inequality
B) Direct measure of poverty line
C) Measures subsidies
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: Lorenz curve is a graphical representation of inequality.
Q47. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using Human Poverty Index (HPI)?
✅ A) Earlier UNDP index measuring deprivation
B) Current UNDP index measuring MPI
C) Measures subsidies
D) Measures depreciation
Explanation: HPI was an earlier UNDP index measuring deprivation.
Q48. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using MPI vs. HPI?
✅ A) MPI replaced HPI with broader indicators
B) HPI replaced MPI
C) Both measure subsidies
D) Both measure depreciation
Explanation: MPI replaced HPI with broader indicators.
Q49. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using international poverty lines?
✅ A) Based on PPP-adjusted income thresholds
B) Based on nominal exchange rates only
C) Based on subsidies
D) Based on depreciation
Explanation: International poverty lines are based on PPP-adjusted thresholds.
Q50. Which of the following is true about poverty measurement using national poverty lines?
✅ A) Based on country-specific consumption patterns
B) Based on global PPP thresholds only
C) Based on subsidies
D) Based on depreciation
Explanation: National poverty lines are based on country-specific consumption patterns.
Q51. Which of the following is a structural cause of poverty?
✅ A) Unequal distribution of land and resources
B) Temporary unemployment due to recession
C) Seasonal unemployment in agriculture
D) Inflationary pressures
Explanation: Structural poverty arises from unequal distribution of resources and systemic issues.
Q52. Which of the following is a cyclical cause of poverty?
✅ A) Economic downturns leading to job losses
B) Unequal land distribution
C) Lack of education
D) Regional backwardness
Explanation: Cyclical poverty is linked to economic cycles like recessions.
Q53. Which of the following is a social cause of poverty?
✅ A) Illiteracy and lack of skills
B) Economic recession
C) Unequal land distribution
D) Inflation
Explanation: Social causes include illiteracy, lack of skills, and social discrimination.
Q54. Which of the following is a regional cause of poverty?
✅ A) Backwardness of certain states or regions
B) Inflationary pressures
C) Economic recession
D) Illiteracy
Explanation: Regional poverty arises from uneven development across regions.
Q55. Which of the following is a demographic cause of poverty?
✅ A) High population growth
B) Economic recession
C) Unequal land distribution
D) Inflation
Explanation: High population growth increases pressure on resources, causing poverty.
Q56. Which of the following is a political cause of poverty?
✅ A) Inefficient governance and corruption
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Poor governance and corruption contribute to poverty.
Q57. Which of the following is an economic cause of poverty?
✅ A) Low capital formation and investment
B) Illiteracy
C) Regional backwardness
D) High population growth
Explanation: Low capital formation and investment are economic causes of poverty.
Q58. Which of the following is a technological cause of poverty?
✅ A) Lack of modern technology in agriculture and industry
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Lack of modern technology reduces productivity, causing poverty.
Q59. Which of the following is a cultural cause of poverty?
✅ A) Traditional practices limiting progress
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Cultural practices can restrict modernization and contribute to poverty.
Q60. Which of the following is a global cause of poverty?
✅ A) Unequal terms of trade and globalization effects
B) Illiteracy
C) Regional backwardness
D) Inflation
Explanation: Global factors like unequal trade terms contribute to poverty in developing countries.
Q61. Which of the following is a natural cause of poverty?
✅ A) Droughts, floods, and natural disasters
B) Illiteracy
C) Economic recession
D) Inflation
Explanation: Natural disasters reduce productivity and cause poverty.
Q62. Which of the following is a historical cause of poverty in India?
✅ A) Colonial exploitation and drain of wealth
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Colonial exploitation left India impoverished and underdeveloped.
Q63. Which of the following is a psychological cause of poverty?
✅ A) Lack of motivation and initiative
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Psychological factors like lack of motivation can perpetuate poverty.
Q64. Which of the following is a rural cause of poverty?
✅ A) Dependence on monsoon agriculture
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Rural poverty often arises from dependence on monsoon agriculture.
Q65. Which of the following is an urban cause of poverty?
✅ A) Migration leading to slums and unemployment
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Urban poverty arises from migration, slums, and unemployment.
Q66. Which of the following is a gender-related cause of poverty?
✅ A) Discrimination against women in employment
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Gender discrimination limits women’s access to resources and jobs.
Q67. Which of the following is a health-related cause of poverty?
✅ A) Poor health reducing productivity
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Poor health reduces productivity and income, causing poverty.
Q68. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in tribal areas?
✅ A) Isolation and lack of development
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Tribal poverty arises from isolation and lack of development.
Q69. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in backward regions?
✅ A) Lack of infrastructure and investment
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Backward regions suffer poverty due to lack of infrastructure and investment.
Q70. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in agriculture?
✅ A) Low productivity and small landholdings
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Agricultural poverty arises from low productivity and small landholdings.
Q71. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in industry?
✅ A) Low capital formation and outdated technology
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Industrial poverty arises from low capital formation and outdated technology.
Q72. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in services sector?
✅ A) Underemployment and informal jobs
B) Economic recession
C) Illiteracy
D) Inflation
Explanation: Services sector poverty arises from underemployment and informal jobs.
Q73. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in education?
✅ A) Illiteracy and lack of skills
B) Economic recession
C) Regional backwardness
D) Inflation
Explanation: Lack of education and skills perpetuate poverty.
Q74. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in health sector?
✅ A) Lack of access to healthcare
B) Economic recession
C) Regional backwardness
D) Inflation
Explanation: Lack of healthcare access contributes to poverty.
Q75. Which of the following is a cause of poverty in infrastructure?
✅ A) Lack of roads, electricity, and connectivity
B) Economic recession
C) Regional backwardness
D) Inflation
Explanation: Poor infrastructure limits development and perpetuates poverty.
Q76. Which of the following is a health effect of poverty?
✅ A) Higher disease prevalence and lower life expectancy
B) Increased access to healthcare
C) Improved nutrition
D) Better housing
Explanation: Poverty leads to poor health outcomes due to lack of resources.
Q77. Which of the following is an education effect of poverty?
✅ A) Reduced access to schooling and higher dropout rates
B) Increased literacy rates
C) Better access to higher education
D) Improved skill development
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to education and increases dropout rates.
Q78. Which of the following is a nutritional effect of poverty?
✅ A) Malnutrition and undernourishment
B) Improved diet quality
C) Increased food security
D) Better access to balanced meals
Explanation: Poverty leads to malnutrition and undernourishment.
Q79. Which of the following is a housing effect of poverty?
✅ A) Slums and inadequate housing conditions
B) Improved housing quality
C) Better access to urban infrastructure
D) Increased home ownership
Explanation: Poverty leads to slums and inadequate housing.
Q80. Which of the following is an employment effect of poverty?
✅ A) Increased informal and insecure jobs
B) Increased formal employment
C) Better wages
D) Improved job security
Explanation: Poverty forces people into informal and insecure jobs.
Q81. Which of the following is a social effect of poverty?
✅ A) Increased inequality and social unrest
B) Improved social harmony
C) Better equality of opportunity
D) Increased welfare distribution
Explanation: Poverty increases inequality and can lead to social unrest.
Q82. Which of the following is a psychological effect of poverty?
✅ A) Stress, depression, and lack of motivation
B) Improved mental health
C) Increased happiness
D) Better social confidence
Explanation: Poverty negatively affects mental health and motivation.
Q83. Which of the following is a demographic effect of poverty?
✅ A) High fertility rates and population pressure
B) Declining fertility rates
C) Balanced population growth
D) Improved demographic transition
Explanation: Poverty often leads to high fertility rates and population pressure.
Q84. Which of the following is a political effect of poverty?
✅ A) Weak governance and instability
B) Strong governance and stability
C) Improved democracy
D) Better political participation
Explanation: Poverty can weaken governance and cause instability.
Q85. Which of the following is an economic effect of poverty?
✅ A) Low productivity and slow growth
B) High productivity and fast growth
C) Improved capital formation
D) Increased investment
Explanation: Poverty reduces productivity and slows economic growth.
Q86. Which of the following is a cultural effect of poverty?
✅ A) Restricts modernization and perpetuates traditions
B) Promotes modernization
C) Improves cultural diversity
D) Enhances innovation
Explanation: Poverty restricts modernization and perpetuates traditional practices.
Q87. Which of the following is a rural effect of poverty?
✅ A) Dependence on subsistence agriculture and migration
B) Improved rural infrastructure
C) Better rural employment
D) Increased rural prosperity
Explanation: Rural poverty leads to subsistence farming and migration.
Q88. Which of the following is an urban effect of poverty?
✅ A) Growth of slums and informal sector jobs
B) Improved urban housing
C) Better urban employment
D) Increased urban prosperity
Explanation: Urban poverty leads to slums and informal sector jobs.
Q89. Which of the following is a gender effect of poverty?
✅ A) Women face higher deprivation and discrimination
B) Women face equal opportunities
C) Women face improved access to resources
D) Women face better employment
Explanation: Poverty disproportionately affects women due to discrimination.
Q90. Which of the following is a child-related effect of poverty?
✅ A) Child labor and poor education outcomes
B) Improved child welfare
C) Better child health
D) Increased child prosperity
Explanation: Poverty leads to child labor and poor education outcomes.
Q91. Which of the following is a health infrastructure effect of poverty?
✅ A) Poor hospitals and lack of medical facilities
B) Improved healthcare infrastructure
C) Better access to doctors
D) Increased medical insurance
Explanation: Poverty reduces access to healthcare infrastructure.
Q92. Which of the following is a migration effect of poverty?
✅ A) Rural-to-urban migration and brain drain
B) Improved rural prosperity
C) Balanced regional development
D) Increased rural employment
Explanation: Poverty drives rural-to-urban migration and brain drain.
Q93. Which of the following is a crime effect of poverty?
✅ A) Higher crime rates due to deprivation
B) Lower crime rates
C) Improved law and order
D) Better social harmony
Explanation: Poverty can increase crime rates due to deprivation.
Q94. Which of the following is a welfare effect of poverty?
✅ A) Increased dependence on subsidies and welfare schemes
B) Reduced dependence on welfare
C) Improved self-sufficiency
D) Better income distribution
Explanation: Poverty increases dependence on welfare schemes.
Q95. Which of the following is a productivity effect of poverty?
✅ A) Reduced labor productivity due to poor health and education
B) Improved labor productivity
C) Better skill development
D) Increased innovation
Explanation: Poverty reduces labor productivity due to poor health and education.
Q96. Which of the following is a social mobility effect of poverty?
✅ A) Limits upward mobility and perpetuates inequality
B) Improves upward mobility
C) Enhances equality of opportunity
D) Promotes innovation
Explanation: Poverty limits upward mobility and perpetuates inequality.
Q97. Which of the following is a global effect of poverty?
✅ A) Widening gap between developed and developing countries
B) Improved global equality
C) Balanced development worldwide
D) Better international cooperation
Explanation: Poverty widens the gap between developed and developing countries.
Q98. Which of the following is a regional effect of poverty?
✅ A) Uneven development across states and regions
B) Balanced regional development
C) Improved infrastructure everywhere
D) Equal prosperity
Explanation: Poverty causes uneven development across regions.
Q99. Which of the following is a human capital effect of poverty?
✅ A) Weak human capital due to poor health and education
B) Strong human capital development
C) Better skill formation
D) Improved innovation
Explanation: Poverty weakens human capital formation.
Q100. Which of the following is a social unrest effect of poverty?
✅ A) Poverty can lead to protests and instability
B) Poverty reduces protests
C) Poverty improves stability
D) Poverty enhances democracy
Explanation: Poverty can lead to protests and instability due to deprivation.
Q101. Which of the following is true about India’s poverty compared to global standards?
✅ A) India has reduced poverty significantly but still has large numbers
B) India has eliminated poverty completely
C) India has higher poverty than all countries
D) India has no poverty measurement
Explanation: India has reduced poverty but still has large numbers compared to global standards.
Q102. Which of the following is true about World Bank’s global poverty line?
✅ A) $1.90 per day (PPP)
B) $10 per day
C) $5 per day
D) $20 per day
Explanation: World Bank defines extreme poverty as living below $1.90/day (PPP).
Q103. Which of the following is true about UNDP’s MPI?
✅ A) Measures poverty using health, education, and living standards
B) Measures poverty using income only
C) Measures poverty using subsidies only
D) Measures poverty using depreciation only
Explanation: MPI is a multidimensional index including health, education, and living standards.
Q104. Which of the following is true about OECD countries’ poverty measurement?
✅ A) Often based on relative poverty measures
B) Often based on absolute poverty measures
C) Based only on subsidies
D) Based only on depreciation
Explanation: OECD countries often use relative poverty measures.
Q105. Which of the following is true about poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?
✅ A) Highest poverty rates globally
B) Lowest poverty rates globally
C) No poverty measurement
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest poverty rates globally.
Q106. Which of the following is true about poverty in South Asia?
✅ A) Significant poverty reduction but large population still poor
B) No poverty
C) Poverty higher than Africa
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: South Asia has reduced poverty but still has large poor populations.
Q107. Which of the following is true about poverty in Latin America?
✅ A) Moderate poverty with inequality issues
B) No poverty
C) Highest poverty globally
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Latin America has moderate poverty but high inequality.
Q108. Which of the following is true about poverty in developed countries?
✅ A) Measured as relative poverty
B) Measured as absolute poverty
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to developing countries
Explanation: Developed countries measure poverty as relative poverty.
Q109. Which of the following is true about poverty in developing countries?
✅ A) Measured as absolute poverty
B) Measured as relative poverty
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to developed countries
Explanation: Developing countries measure poverty as absolute poverty.
Q110. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in China?
✅ A) Achieved significant poverty reduction in recent decades
B) Poverty increased significantly
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: China has achieved significant poverty reduction in recent decades.
Q111. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in India vs. China?
✅ A) China reduced poverty faster than India
B) India reduced poverty faster than China
C) Both reduced poverty at same rate
D) Neither reduced poverty
Explanation: China reduced poverty faster than India.
Q112. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in East Asia?
✅ A) Significant poverty reduction due to economic growth
B) Poverty increased significantly
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: East Asia achieved significant poverty reduction due to growth.
Q113. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Africa?
✅ A) Slow progress compared to Asia
B) Faster progress than Asia
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Africa has slower poverty reduction compared to Asia.
Q114. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Latin America?
✅ A) Moderate progress but inequality remains
B) No progress
C) Poverty eliminated
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Latin America has moderate progress but inequality remains.
Q115. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in OECD countries?
✅ A) Focus on reducing relative poverty and inequality
B) Focus on absolute poverty
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to developing countries
Explanation: OECD countries focus on reducing relative poverty and inequality.
Q116. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in global context?
✅ A) Global poverty has declined significantly in recent decades
B) Global poverty has increased significantly
C) No change in global poverty
D) Poverty equal everywhere
Explanation: Global poverty has declined significantly in recent decades.
Q117. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in India?
✅ A) Significant reduction but large numbers remain poor
B) Poverty eliminated
C) Poverty increased significantly
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: India has reduced poverty but large numbers remain poor.
Q118. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Bangladesh?
✅ A) Significant reduction due to growth and social programs
B) Poverty increased significantly
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Bangladesh has reduced poverty significantly due to growth and programs.
Q119. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Nepal?
✅ A) Moderate reduction due to remittances and growth
B) Poverty increased significantly
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Nepal has reduced poverty moderately due to remittances and growth.
Q120. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Sri Lanka?
✅ A) Moderate reduction due to social programs
B) Poverty increased significantly
C) No poverty measurement
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Sri Lanka has reduced poverty moderately due to social programs.
Q121. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in Pakistan?
✅ A) Moderate reduction but challenges remain
B) Poverty eliminated
C) Poverty increased significantly
D) Poverty equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Pakistan has reduced poverty moderately but challenges remain.
Q122. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in global SDGs?
✅ A) Goal is to end extreme poverty by 2030
B) Goal is to increase poverty by 2030
C) Goal is to maintain poverty levels
D) Goal is to equalize poverty globally
Explanation: SDGs aim to end extreme poverty by 2030.
Q123. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in UNDP reports?
✅ A) Highlight multidimensional poverty reduction
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: UNDP reports highlight multidimensional poverty reduction.
Q124. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in World Bank reports?
✅ A) Highlight income-based poverty reduction
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: World Bank reports highlight income-based poverty reduction.
Q125. Which of the following is true about poverty reduction in global inequality context?
✅ A) Poverty reduction has not eliminated inequality
B) Poverty reduction has eliminated inequality
C) Poverty reduction has increased inequality
D) Poverty reduction equalized all countries
Explanation: Poverty reduction has not eliminated inequality globally.
Q126. Which of the following is true about MGNREGA?
✅ A) Provides guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
Q127. Which of the following is true about Public Distribution System (PDS)?
✅ A) Provides subsidized food grains to poor households
B) Provides luxury goods to poor households
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: PDS provides subsidized food grains to poor households.
Q128. Which of the following is true about Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)?
✅ A) Provides assets and credit to rural poor
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: IRDP provides assets and credit to rural poor households.
Q129. Which of the following is true about Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)?
✅ A) Promotes self-employment through SHGs
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: SGSY promotes self-employment through Self-Help Groups.
Q130. Which of the following is true about National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)?
✅ A) Provides healthcare facilities to rural poor
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: NRHM provides healthcare facilities to rural poor.
Q131. Which of the following is true about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?
✅ A) Provides affordable housing to poor households
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free healthcare
Explanation: PMAY provides affordable housing to poor households.
Q132. Which of the following is true about Skill India Mission?
✅ A) Provides skill training to youth for employment
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Skill India Mission provides skill training to youth for employment.
Q133. Which of the following is true about Start-up India?
✅ A) Promotes entrepreneurship and job creation
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Start-up India promotes entrepreneurship and job creation.
Q134. Which of the following is true about Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)?
✅ A) Provides highly subsidized food grains to poorest households
B) Provides luxury goods to poor households
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: AAY provides highly subsidized food grains to poorest households.
Q135. Which of the following is true about National Food Security Act (NFSA)?
✅ A) Provides legal entitlement to subsidized food grains
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: NFSA provides legal entitlement to subsidized food grains.
Q136. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through education?
✅ A) Schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan improve literacy
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Education schemes improve literacy and reduce poverty.
Q137. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through health programs?
✅ A) Schemes like Ayushman Bharat provide healthcare access
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Health programs like Ayushman Bharat improve healthcare access.
Q138. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through employment programs?
✅ A) Schemes like MGNREGA provide wage employment
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Employment programs provide wage employment to reduce poverty.
Q139. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through housing programs?
✅ A) Schemes like PMAY provide affordable housing
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free healthcare
Explanation: Housing programs provide affordable housing to poor households.
Q140. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through food security programs?
✅ A) Schemes like NFSA provide subsidized food grains
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Food security programs provide subsidized food grains to poor households.
Q141. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through skill development?
✅ A) Skill India improves employability of youth
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Skill development programs improve employability of youth.
Q142. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through entrepreneurship?
✅ A) Start-up India promotes entrepreneurship and jobs
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Entrepreneurship programs promote job creation and reduce poverty.
Q143. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through healthcare insurance?
✅ A) Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance to poor households
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Ayushman Bharat provides health insurance to poor households.
Q144. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through rural development?
✅ A) Schemes like PMGSY improve rural infrastructure
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Rural development schemes improve infrastructure and reduce poverty.
Q145. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through women empowerment?
✅ A) Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao empower women
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Women empowerment schemes reduce poverty by improving opportunities.
Q146. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through child welfare programs?
✅ A) Schemes like ICDS provide nutrition and education
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Child welfare programs reduce poverty by improving nutrition and education.
Q147. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through global SDGs?
✅ A) Aim to end extreme poverty by 2030
B) Aim to increase poverty by 2030
C) Aim to maintain poverty levels
D) Aim to equalize poverty globally
Explanation: SDGs aim to end extreme poverty by 2030.
Q148. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through UNDP programs?
✅ A) Focus on multidimensional poverty reduction
B) Focus on subsidies only
C) Focus on depreciation only
D) Focus on inflation only
Explanation: UNDP programs focus on multidimensional poverty reduction.
Q149. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through World Bank programs?
✅ A) Focus on income-based poverty reduction and development loans
B) Focus on subsidies only
C) Focus on depreciation only
D) Focus on inflation only
Explanation: World Bank programs focus on income-based poverty reduction.
Q150. Which of the following is true about poverty alleviation through IMF programs?
✅ A) Provide financial support and policy advice to reduce poverty
B) Provide subsidies only
C) Provide depreciation only
D) Provide inflation only
Explanation: IMF programs provide financial support and policy advice to reduce poverty.
Q151. Which of the following best defines unemployment?
✅ A) Situation where willing and able persons cannot find work
B) Situation where people refuse to work
C) Situation where wages are high
D) Situation where jobs are abundant
Explanation: Unemployment occurs when people willing and able to work cannot find jobs.
Q152. Which of the following is frictional unemployment?
✅ A) Temporary unemployment during job search or transition
B) Unemployment due to recession
C) Unemployment due to lack of skills
D) Unemployment due to seasonal factors
Explanation: Frictional unemployment occurs when workers are between jobs or searching.
Q153. Which of the following is structural unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to mismatch of skills and jobs
B) Temporary unemployment during job search
C) Unemployment due to seasonal factors
D) Unemployment due to inflation
Explanation: Structural unemployment arises from mismatch between skills and job requirements.
Q154. Which of the following is cyclical unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to economic downturns
B) Unemployment due to mismatch of skills
C) Unemployment due to seasonal factors
D) Unemployment due to inflation
Explanation: Cyclical unemployment occurs during recessions or economic downturns.
Q155. Which of the following is seasonal unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to seasonal nature of work
B) Unemployment due to mismatch of skills
C) Unemployment due to recession
D) Unemployment due to inflation
Explanation: Seasonal unemployment occurs in agriculture, tourism, etc., due to seasonal demand.
Q156. Which of the following is disguised unemployment?
✅ A) More workers employed than required, productivity is zero
B) Unemployment due to recession
C) Unemployment due to mismatch of skills
D) Unemployment due to inflation
Explanation: Disguised unemployment occurs when extra workers do not add productivity.
Q157. Which of the following is underemployment?
✅ A) Workers employed below their skill level or part-time
B) Workers employed at high wages
C) Workers employed in luxury jobs
D) Workers employed in inflationary jobs
Explanation: Underemployment occurs when workers are not fully utilized.
Q158. Which of the following is open unemployment?
✅ A) People willing to work but unable to find jobs
B) People employed part-time
C) People employed seasonally
D) People employed in disguised form
Explanation: Open unemployment refers to visible joblessness.
Q159. Which of the following is educated unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment among educated persons due to lack of jobs
B) Unemployment among illiterate persons
C) Unemployment among seasonal workers
D) Unemployment among disguised workers
Explanation: Educated unemployment occurs when educated persons cannot find suitable jobs.
Q160. Which of the following is rural unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment in villages due to agriculture dependence
B) Unemployment in cities
C) Unemployment in industries
D) Unemployment in services
Explanation: Rural unemployment arises from dependence on agriculture and lack of non-farm jobs.
Q161. Which of the following is urban unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment in cities due to migration and lack of jobs
B) Unemployment in villages
C) Unemployment in agriculture
D) Unemployment in disguised form
Explanation: Urban unemployment arises from migration and lack of jobs in cities.
Q162. Which of the following is voluntary unemployment?
✅ A) People choose not to work at prevailing wages
B) People cannot find jobs despite willingness
C) People employed seasonally
D) People employed in disguised form
Explanation: Voluntary unemployment occurs when people refuse jobs at prevailing wages.
Q163. Which of the following is involuntary unemployment?
✅ A) People willing to work but unable to find jobs
B) People refuse jobs at prevailing wages
C) People employed seasonally
D) People employed in disguised form
Explanation: Involuntary unemployment occurs when people cannot find jobs despite willingness.
Q164. Which of the following is technological unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to automation and new technology
B) Unemployment due to recession
C) Unemployment due to seasonal factors
D) Unemployment due to disguised form
Explanation: Technological unemployment arises when machines replace human labor.
Q165. Which of the following is chronic unemployment?
✅ A) Long-term unemployment persisting over time
B) Temporary unemployment during job search
C) Seasonal unemployment
D) Cyclical unemployment
Explanation: Chronic unemployment persists over long periods.
Q166. Which of the following is casual unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment among casual laborers without regular jobs
B) Unemployment among skilled workers
C) Unemployment among seasonal workers
D) Unemployment among disguised workers
Explanation: Casual unemployment occurs among workers without permanent jobs.
Q167. Which of the following is industrial unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to industrial slowdown or closure
B) Unemployment in agriculture
C) Unemployment in services
D) Unemployment in disguised form
Explanation: Industrial unemployment arises from industrial slowdown or closure.
Q168. Which of the following is agricultural unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment due to low productivity and disguised labor in agriculture
B) Unemployment in industries
C) Unemployment in services
D) Unemployment in cities
Explanation: Agricultural unemployment arises from low productivity and disguised labor.
Q169. Which of the following is cyclical unemployment in India?
✅ A) Occurs during economic slowdown and recession
B) Occurs due to seasonal factors
C) Occurs due to disguised labor
D) Occurs due to voluntary refusal
Explanation: Cyclical unemployment in India occurs during economic slowdown.
Q170. Which of the following is structural unemployment in India?
✅ A) Occurs due to mismatch of skills and industrial needs
B) Occurs due to seasonal factors
C) Occurs due to disguised labor
D) Occurs due to voluntary refusal
Explanation: Structural unemployment in India arises from mismatch of skills and industrial needs.
Q171. Which of the following is disguised unemployment in India?
✅ A) Common in agriculture with surplus labor
B) Common in industries
C) Common in services
D) Common in cities
Explanation: Disguised unemployment is common in agriculture in India.
Q172. Which of the following is seasonal unemployment in India?
✅ A) Common in agriculture and tourism
B) Common in industries
C) Common in services
D) Common in cities
Explanation: Seasonal unemployment is common in agriculture and tourism.
Q173. Which of the following is educated unemployment in India?
✅ A) Large numbers of graduates without jobs
B) Illiterate persons without jobs
C) Seasonal workers without jobs
D) Disguised workers without jobs
Explanation: Educated unemployment in India arises from mismatch between education and jobs.
Q174. Which of the following is underemployment in India?
✅ A) Workers employed part-time or below skill level
B) Workers employed at high wages
C) Workers employed seasonally
D) Workers employed in disguised form
Explanation: Underemployment in India occurs when workers are not fully utilized.
Q175. Which of the following is open unemployment in India?
✅ A) Visible joblessness among willing workers
B) Seasonal unemployment
C) Disguised unemployment
D) Voluntary unemployment
Explanation: Open unemployment in India refers to visible joblessness among willing workers.
Q176. Which of the following is true about NSSO’s role in unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Conducts surveys on employment and unemployment in India
B) Provides subsidies to unemployed persons
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: NSSO conducts surveys on employment and unemployment in India.
Q177. Which of the following is true about ILO’s definition of unemployment?
✅ A) People willing and able to work but unable to find jobs
B) People refusing to work at prevailing wages
C) People employed seasonally
D) People employed in disguised form
Explanation: ILO defines unemployment as people willing and able to work but unable to find jobs.
Q178. Which of the following is true about Usual Status method in India?
✅ A) Measures unemployment based on activity status over 365 days
B) Measures unemployment based on one week
C) Measures unemployment based on one day
D) Measures unemployment based on subsidies
Explanation: Usual Status method measures unemployment over a reference period of 365 days.
Q179. Which of the following is true about Current Weekly Status method in India?
✅ A) Measures unemployment based on activity status over 7 days
B) Measures unemployment based on 365 days
C) Measures unemployment based on one day
D) Measures unemployment based on subsidies
Explanation: Current Weekly Status method measures unemployment over 7 days.
Q180. Which of the following is true about Current Daily Status method in India?
✅ A) Measures unemployment based on activity status each day
B) Measures unemployment based on 365 days
C) Measures unemployment based on one week
D) Measures unemployment based on subsidies
Explanation: Current Daily Status method measures unemployment on a day-to-day basis.
Q181. Which of the following is true about labor force participation rate (LFPR)?
✅ A) Percentage of working-age population in labor force
B) Percentage of unemployed population only
C) Percentage of employed population only
D) Percentage of subsidized population
Explanation: LFPR measures the percentage of working-age population in labor force.
Q182. Which of the following is true about worker-population ratio (WPR)?
✅ A) Percentage of employed persons in total population
B) Percentage of unemployed persons only
C) Percentage of subsidized persons
D) Percentage of disguised workers
Explanation: WPR measures the percentage of employed persons in total population.
Q183. Which of the following is true about unemployment rate?
✅ A) Percentage of unemployed persons in labor force
B) Percentage of unemployed persons in total population
C) Percentage of disguised workers
D) Percentage of subsidized persons
Explanation: Unemployment rate is the percentage of unemployed persons in labor force.
Q184. Which of the following is true about disguised unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Difficult to measure as productivity is hidden
B) Easy to measure directly
C) Measured by subsidies
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Disguised unemployment is difficult to measure as productivity is hidden.
Q185. Which of the following is true about seasonal unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by employment fluctuations across seasons
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Seasonal unemployment is measured by employment fluctuations across seasons.
Q186. Which of the following is true about structural unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by mismatch between skills and jobs
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Structural unemployment is measured by mismatch between skills and jobs.
Q187. Which of the following is true about cyclical unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by economic cycles and recessions
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Cyclical unemployment is measured by economic cycles and recessions.
Q188. Which of the following is true about frictional unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by job search and transition periods
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Frictional unemployment is measured by job search and transition periods.
Q189. Which of the following is true about underemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by mismatch between skills and job utilization
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Underemployment is measured by mismatch between skills and job utilization.
Q190. Which of the following is true about voluntary unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by refusal to work at prevailing wages
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Voluntary unemployment is measured by refusal to work at prevailing wages.
Q191. Which of the following is true about involuntary unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Measured by inability to find jobs despite willingness
B) Measured by subsidies
C) Measured by depreciation
D) Measured by inflation
Explanation: Involuntary unemployment is measured by inability to find jobs despite willingness.
Q192. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement in India?
✅ A) Conducted by NSSO and PLFS surveys
B) Conducted by subsidies
C) Conducted by depreciation
D) Conducted by inflation
Explanation: Unemployment in India is measured by NSSO and PLFS surveys.
Q193. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement in OECD countries?
✅ A) Based on labor force surveys and relative measures
B) Based on subsidies
C) Based on depreciation
D) Based on inflation
Explanation: OECD countries measure unemployment using labor force surveys.
Q194. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement in developing countries?
✅ A) Often based on absolute measures and informal sector data
B) Based on subsidies
C) Based on depreciation
D) Based on inflation
Explanation: Developing countries often use absolute measures and informal sector data.
Q195. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement by ILO?
✅ A) Standardized definitions for global comparison
B) Based on subsidies
C) Based on depreciation
D) Based on inflation
Explanation: ILO provides standardized definitions for global unemployment comparison.
Q196. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement using PLFS in India?
✅ A) Provides quarterly and annual estimates of unemployment
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: PLFS provides quarterly and annual estimates of unemployment in India.
Q197. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement using census data?
✅ A) Provides decadal information on employment and unemployment
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: Census provides decadal information on employment and unemployment.
Q198. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement using surveys?
✅ A) Provides sample-based estimates of unemployment
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: Surveys provide sample-based estimates of unemployment.
Q199. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement using administrative data?
✅ A) Provides information from employment exchanges and records
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: Administrative data provides information from employment exchanges and records.
Q200. Which of the following is true about unemployment measurement using global indices?
✅ A) Provides cross-country comparisons of unemployment rates
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: Global indices provide cross-country comparisons of unemployment rates.
Q201. Which of the following is a demographic cause of unemployment in India?
✅ A) High population growth leading to labor surplus
B) Low population growth
C) Balanced demographic transition
D) Declining fertility rates
Explanation: High population growth creates labor surplus and unemployment.
Q202. Which of the following is a structural cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Mismatch between skills and industrial needs
B) Temporary job search
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal to work
Explanation: Structural unemployment arises from mismatch between skills and jobs.
Q203. Which of the following is a cyclical cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Economic slowdown and recession
B) Seasonal demand fluctuations
C) Voluntary refusal to work
D) Balanced growth
Explanation: Cyclical unemployment occurs during recessions and economic downturns.
Q204. Which of the following is a frictional cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Job search and transition periods
B) Economic recession
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Skill mismatch
Explanation: Frictional unemployment occurs when workers are between jobs.
Q205. Which of the following is a seasonal cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Agriculture and tourism jobs dependent on seasons
B) Industrial mismatch
C) Economic recession
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Seasonal unemployment arises in agriculture and tourism.
Q206. Which of the following is a technological cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Automation and mechanization replacing labor
B) Seasonal demand fluctuations
C) Economic recession
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Technological unemployment occurs when machines replace human labor.
Q207. Which of the following is a rural cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Dependence on monsoon agriculture and disguised labor
B) Industrial mismatch
C) Economic recession
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Rural unemployment arises from dependence on agriculture and disguised labor.
Q208. Which of the following is an urban cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Migration leading to slums and joblessness
B) Balanced urban development
C) Economic recession only
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Urban unemployment arises from migration and lack of jobs.
Q209. Which of the following is a gender-related cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Discrimination against women in employment
B) Equal opportunities for women
C) Balanced gender participation
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Gender discrimination limits women’s access to jobs.
Q210. Which of the following is an education-related cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Mismatch between education and job market needs
B) Balanced skill development
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Educated unemployment arises from mismatch between education and jobs.
Q211. Which of the following is a health-related cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Poor health reducing productivity and employability
B) Improved healthcare access
C) Balanced health outcomes
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Poor health reduces productivity and employability.
Q212. Which of the following is a political cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Inefficient governance and corruption
B) Balanced governance
C) Economic recession only
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Poor governance and corruption contribute to unemployment.
Q213. Which of the following is an economic cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Low capital formation and investment
B) Balanced growth
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Low capital formation and investment reduce job creation.
Q214. Which of the following is a technological mismatch cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Lack of modern skills for new industries
B) Balanced skill development
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Lack of modern skills creates technological unemployment.
Q215. Which of the following is a global cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Outsourcing and global competition reducing local jobs
B) Balanced globalization
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Globalization and outsourcing reduce local job opportunities.
Q216. Which of the following is a regional cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Backwardness of certain states and regions
B) Balanced regional development
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Regional backwardness contributes to unemployment.
Q217. Which of the following is a cultural cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Traditional practices limiting modernization
B) Balanced cultural adaptation
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Cultural practices can restrict modernization and job creation.
Q218. Which of the following is a psychological cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Lack of motivation and initiative among workers
B) Balanced motivation
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Psychological factors like lack of motivation perpetuate unemployment.
Q219. Which of the following is a rural-urban migration cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Migration leading to overcrowding and joblessness in cities
B) Balanced migration
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Migration causes overcrowding and unemployment in cities.
Q220. Which of the following is a skill mismatch cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Education not aligned with industry needs
B) Balanced skill development
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Skill mismatch leads to educated unemployment.
Q221. Which of the following is a labor market rigidity cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Strict labor laws and inflexible wages
B) Balanced labor market
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Labor market rigidity can reduce job creation.
Q222. Which of the following is a poverty-related cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Poor households lack resources for skill development
B) Balanced resource distribution
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Poverty limits skill development and employability.
Q223. Which of the following is a demand-deficiency cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Lack of aggregate demand in economy
B) Balanced demand
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Demand-deficiency unemployment arises from lack of aggregate demand.
Q224. Which of the following is a supply-side cause of unemployment?
✅ A) Excess labor supply due to population growth
B) Balanced labor supply
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Excess labor supply creates unemployment.
Q225. Which of the following is a cyclical unemployment cause globally?
✅ A) Global recessions reducing jobs worldwide
B) Balanced global growth
C) Seasonal demand fluctuations
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Global recessions cause cyclical unemployment worldwide.
Q226. Which of the following is a poverty effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment increases poverty levels in society
B) Unemployment reduces poverty
C) Unemployment has no effect on poverty
D) Unemployment improves income distribution
Explanation: Unemployment directly increases poverty levels.
Q227. Which of the following is an inequality effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment widens income inequality
B) Unemployment reduces inequality
C) Unemployment equalizes income distribution
D) Unemployment improves equality of opportunity
Explanation: Unemployment widens income inequality.
Q228. Which of the following is a migration effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Rural-to-urban migration due to lack of jobs
B) Balanced rural development
C) Improved rural prosperity
D) Increased rural employment
Explanation: Unemployment drives rural-to-urban migration.
Q229. Which of the following is a social unrest effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Unemployment can lead to protests and instability
B) Unemployment reduces protests
C) Unemployment improves stability
D) Unemployment enhances democracy
Explanation: Unemployment can lead to protests and instability.
Q230. Which of the following is a crime effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Higher crime rates due to deprivation
B) Lower crime rates
C) Improved law and order
D) Better social harmony
Explanation: Unemployment increases crime rates due to deprivation.
Q231. Which of the following is a psychological effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Stress, depression, and loss of motivation
B) Improved mental health
C) Increased happiness
D) Better social confidence
Explanation: Unemployment negatively affects mental health.
Q232. Which of the following is a health effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Poor health outcomes due to lack of income
B) Improved healthcare access
C) Better nutrition
D) Increased life expectancy
Explanation: Unemployment reduces access to healthcare and nutrition.
Q233. Which of the following is an education effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Dropouts and reduced access to schooling
B) Improved literacy rates
C) Better access to higher education
D) Increased skill development
Explanation: Unemployment reduces access to education and increases dropouts.
Q234. Which of the following is a housing effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Growth of slums and inadequate housing
B) Improved housing quality
C) Better access to urban infrastructure
D) Increased home ownership
Explanation: Unemployment leads to slums and inadequate housing.
Q235. Which of the following is a productivity effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Reduced labor productivity and economic growth
B) Improved productivity
C) Better skill development
D) Increased innovation
Explanation: Unemployment reduces productivity and slows growth.
Q236. Which of the following is a welfare effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Increased dependence on subsidies and welfare schemes
B) Reduced dependence on welfare
C) Improved self-sufficiency
D) Better income distribution
Explanation: Unemployment increases dependence on welfare schemes.
Q237. Which of the following is a rural effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Subsistence farming and disguised labor
B) Improved rural prosperity
C) Better rural employment
D) Increased rural prosperity
Explanation: Rural unemployment leads to disguised labor and subsistence farming.
Q238. Which of the following is an urban effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Growth of slums and informal jobs
B) Improved urban housing
C) Better urban employment
D) Increased urban prosperity
Explanation: Urban unemployment leads to slums and informal jobs.
Q239. Which of the following is a gender effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Women face higher deprivation and discrimination
B) Women face equal opportunities
C) Women face improved access to resources
D) Women face better employment
Explanation: Unemployment disproportionately affects women.
Q240. Which of the following is a child-related effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Child labor and poor education outcomes
B) Improved child welfare
C) Better child health
D) Increased child prosperity
Explanation: Unemployment leads to child labor and poor education outcomes.
Q241. Which of the following is a demographic effect of unemployment?
✅ A) High fertility rates and population pressure
B) Declining fertility rates
C) Balanced population growth
D) Improved demographic transition
Explanation: Unemployment contributes to demographic pressures.
Q242. Which of the following is a political effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Weak governance and instability
B) Strong governance and stability
C) Improved democracy
D) Better political participation
Explanation: Unemployment can weaken governance and cause instability.
Q243. Which of the following is a cultural effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Restricts modernization and perpetuates traditions
B) Promotes modernization
C) Improves cultural diversity
D) Enhances innovation
Explanation: Unemployment restricts modernization and perpetuates traditions.
Q244. Which of the following is a global effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Widening gap between developed and developing countries
B) Improved global equality
C) Balanced development worldwide
D) Better international cooperation
Explanation: Unemployment widens the gap between developed and developing countries.
Q245. Which of the following is a regional effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Uneven development across states and regions
B) Balanced regional development
C) Improved infrastructure everywhere
D) Equal prosperity
Explanation: Unemployment causes uneven development across regions.
Q246. Which of the following is a human capital effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Weak human capital due to poor health and education
B) Strong human capital development
C) Better skill formation
D) Improved innovation
Explanation: Unemployment weakens human capital formation.
Q247. Which of the following is a social mobility effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Limits upward mobility and perpetuates inequality
B) Improves upward mobility
C) Enhances equality of opportunity
D) Promotes innovation
Explanation: Unemployment limits upward mobility and perpetuates inequality.
Q248. Which of the following is a migration effect of unemployment globally?
✅ A) Brain drain and international migration
B) Balanced migration
C) Seasonal migration only
D) Voluntary refusal
Explanation: Unemployment drives brain drain and international migration.
Q249. Which of the following is a demand-side effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Reduced aggregate demand in economy
B) Increased aggregate demand
C) Balanced demand
D) Improved consumption
Explanation: Unemployment reduces aggregate demand in economy.
Q250. Which of the following is a supply-side effect of unemployment?
✅ A) Excess labor supply reduces wages and job security
B) Balanced labor supply
C) Improved wages
D) Increased job security
Explanation: Excess labor supply reduces wages and job security.
Q251. Which of the following is true about unemployment in India compared to OECD countries?
✅ A) India faces higher unemployment in informal sector
B) India has lower unemployment than OECD
C) India measures unemployment only by subsidies
D) India has no unemployment data
Explanation: India faces higher unemployment in informal sector compared to OECD countries.
Q252. Which of the following is true about OECD countries’ unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Based on labor force surveys and relative measures
B) Based on subsidies
C) Based on depreciation
D) Based on inflation
Explanation: OECD countries measure unemployment using labor force surveys.
Q253. Which of the following is true about unemployment in developing countries?
✅ A) Often measured using absolute indicators and informal sector data
B) Measured only by subsidies
C) Measured only by depreciation
D) Measured only by inflation
Explanation: Developing countries often use absolute indicators and informal sector data.
Q254. Which of the following is true about unemployment in developed countries?
✅ A) Often measured as relative unemployment and inequality
B) Measured only by subsidies
C) Measured only by depreciation
D) Measured only by inflation
Explanation: Developed countries often measure unemployment as relative unemployment.
Q255. Which of the following is true about ILO’s role in unemployment measurement?
✅ A) Provides standardized definitions for global comparison
B) Provides subsidies
C) Measures depreciation
D) Measures inflation
Explanation: ILO provides standardized definitions for global unemployment comparison.
Q256. Which of the following is true about unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa?
✅ A) High unemployment rates due to slow growth
B) Lowest unemployment rates globally
C) No unemployment measurement
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Sub-Saharan Africa has high unemployment rates due to slow growth.
Q257. Which of the following is true about unemployment in South Asia?
✅ A) Significant unemployment due to population growth and informal sector
B) No unemployment
C) Lowest unemployment globally
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: South Asia faces significant unemployment due to population growth.
Q258. Which of the following is true about unemployment in Latin America?
✅ A) Moderate unemployment with inequality issues
B) No unemployment
C) Highest unemployment globally
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: Latin America has moderate unemployment but high inequality.
Q259. Which of the following is true about unemployment in East Asia?
✅ A) Lower unemployment due to rapid growth
B) Highest unemployment globally
C) No unemployment measurement
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: East Asia has lower unemployment due to rapid growth.
Q260. Which of the following is true about unemployment in Europe?
✅ A) Moderate unemployment with welfare support systems
B) No unemployment
C) Highest unemployment globally
D) Equal to developing countries
Explanation: Europe has moderate unemployment with welfare support systems.
Q261. Which of the following is true about unemployment in the US?
✅ A) Cyclical unemployment during recessions
B) No unemployment
C) Only disguised unemployment
D) Equal to developing countries
Explanation: US faces cyclical unemployment during recessions.
Q262. Which of the following is true about unemployment in China?
✅ A) Lower unemployment due to rapid industrial growth
B) Highest unemployment globally
C) No unemployment measurement
D) Equal to OECD countries
Explanation: China has lower unemployment due to rapid industrial growth.
Q263. Which of the following is true about unemployment in India vs. China?
✅ A) India faces higher informal unemployment than China
B) India has lower unemployment than China
C) Both have equal unemployment
D) Neither measures unemployment
Explanation: India faces higher informal unemployment compared to China.
Q264. Which of the following is true about unemployment in global SDGs?
✅ A) Goal is full and productive employment by 2030
B) Goal is to increase unemployment by 2030
C) Goal is to maintain unemployment levels
D) Goal is to equalize unemployment globally
Explanation: SDGs aim for full and productive employment by 2030.
Q265. Which of the following is true about unemployment in UNDP reports?
✅ A) Highlight multidimensional impacts of unemployment
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: UNDP reports highlight multidimensional impacts of unemployment.
Q266. Which of the following is true about unemployment in World Bank reports?
✅ A) Highlight income-based unemployment and labor market issues
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: World Bank reports highlight income-based unemployment.
Q267. Which of the following is true about unemployment in IMF reports?
✅ A) Highlight macroeconomic causes of unemployment
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: IMF reports highlight macroeconomic causes of unemployment.
Q268. Which of the following is true about unemployment in OECD reports?
✅ A) Highlight relative unemployment and inequality
B) Highlight subsidies only
C) Highlight depreciation only
D) Highlight inflation only
Explanation: OECD reports highlight relative unemployment and inequality.
Q269. Which of the following is true about unemployment in Africa vs. Asia?
✅ A) Africa has slower unemployment reduction than Asia
B) Africa has faster unemployment reduction than Asia
C) Both have equal unemployment
D) Neither measures unemployment
Explanation: Africa has slower unemployment reduction compared to Asia.
Q270. Which of the following is true about unemployment in India vs. OECD?
✅ A) India has higher informal unemployment than OECD countries
B) India has lower unemployment than OECD countries
C) Both have equal unemployment
D) Neither measures unemployment
Explanation: India has higher informal unemployment compared to OECD countries.
Q271. Which of the following is true about unemployment in developing vs. developed countries?
✅ A) Developing countries face absolute unemployment, developed face relative unemployment
B) Both face absolute unemployment
C) Both face relative unemployment
D) Neither measures unemployment
Explanation: Developing countries face absolute unemployment, developed face relative unemployment.
Q272. Which of the following is true about unemployment in global context?
✅ A) Global unemployment varies across regions and development levels
B) Global unemployment is equal everywhere
C) Global unemployment is eliminated
D) Global unemployment is highest in OECD countries
Explanation: Global unemployment varies across regions and development levels.
Q273. Which of the following is true about unemployment in India’s PLFS surveys?
✅ A) Provide quarterly and annual unemployment estimates
B) Provide subsidies only
C) Measure depreciation only
D) Measure inflation only
Explanation: PLFS provides quarterly and annual unemployment estimates in India.
Q274. Which of the following is true about unemployment in census data?
✅ A) Provides decadal information on employment and unemployment
B) Provides subsidies only
C) Measures depreciation only
D) Measures inflation only
Explanation: Census provides decadal information on employment and unemployment.
Q275. Which of the following is true about unemployment in global indices?
✅ A) Provide cross-country comparisons of unemployment rates
B) Provide subsidies only
C) Measure depreciation only
D) Measure inflation only
Explanation: Global indices provide cross-country comparisons of unemployment rates.
Q276. Which of the following is true about MGNREGA’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Provides guaranteed wage employment to rural households
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: MGNREGA reduces rural unemployment by guaranteeing wage employment.
Q277. Which of the following is true about Skill India Mission?
✅ A) Provides skill training to youth for employability
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Skill India Mission improves employability through skill training.
Q278. Which of the following is true about Start-up India?
✅ A) Promotes entrepreneurship and job creation
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Start-up India promotes entrepreneurship and job creation.
Q279. Which of the following is true about Make in India?
✅ A) Promotes manufacturing and industrial jobs
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Make in India promotes manufacturing and industrial employment.
Q280. Which of the following is true about Digital India?
✅ A) Promotes IT jobs and digital infrastructure
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Digital India promotes IT jobs and digital infrastructure.
Q281. Which of the following is true about PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?
✅ A) Provides skill certification and training to youth
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: PMKVY provides skill certification and training to youth.
Q282. Which of the following is true about Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative?
✅ A) Promotes self-reliance and job creation
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Atmanirbhar Bharat promotes self-reliance and job creation.
Q283. Which of the following is true about Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)?
✅ A) Provides loans to small businesses for employment generation
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: PMMY provides loans to small businesses to generate jobs.
Q284. Which of the following is true about Stand-up India scheme?
✅ A) Promotes entrepreneurship among women and SC/ST groups
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Stand-up India promotes entrepreneurship among marginalized groups.
Q285. Which of the following is true about Ayushman Bharat’s indirect role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Improves health, thereby increasing productivity and employability
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Ayushman Bharat improves health, indirectly reducing unemployment.
Q286. Which of the following is true about PM Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan?
✅ A) Provides employment to migrant workers during COVID-19
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: PM Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan provided jobs to migrant workers.
Q287. Which of the following is true about Apprenticeship Act in India?
✅ A) Provides training and employment opportunities to youth
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: Apprenticeship Act provides training and employment opportunities.
Q288. Which of the following is true about National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)?
✅ A) Promotes skill development and job creation
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: NSDC promotes skill development and job creation.
Q289. Which of the following is true about global SDG Goal 8?
✅ A) Promotes full and productive employment and decent work for all
B) Promotes subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: SDG Goal 8 promotes full and productive employment.
Q290. Which of the following is true about ILO’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Promotes labor standards and decent work globally
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: ILO promotes labor standards and decent work globally.
Q291. Which of the following is true about World Bank’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Provides development loans and supports job creation projects
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: World Bank supports job creation through development loans.
Q292. Which of the following is true about IMF’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Provides macroeconomic stability to support employment
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: IMF supports employment indirectly through macroeconomic stability.
Q293. Which of the following is true about OECD’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Promotes policies for reducing relative unemployment and inequality
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: OECD promotes policies for reducing relative unemployment.
Q294. Which of the following is true about EU’s role in unemployment reduction?
✅ A) Provides social security and employment programs
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measures depreciation
D) Provides free housing
Explanation: EU provides social security and employment programs.
Q295. Which of the following is true about US unemployment reduction programs?
✅ A) Provide unemployment insurance and job training
B) Provide subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measure depreciation
D) Provide free housing
Explanation: US programs provide unemployment insurance and job training.
Q296. Which of the following is true about China’s unemployment reduction programs?
✅ A) Promote industrial growth and job creation
B) Provide subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measure depreciation
D) Provide free housing
Explanation: China promotes industrial growth and job creation.
Q297. Which of the following is true about Japan’s unemployment reduction programs?
✅ A) Provide lifelong employment practices and skill training
B) Provide subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measure depreciation
D) Provide free housing
Explanation: Japan promotes lifelong employment practices and skill training.
Q298. Which of the following is true about Germany’s unemployment reduction programs?
✅ A) Provide vocational training and social security
B) Provide subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measure depreciation
D) Provide free housing
Explanation: Germany provides vocational training and social security.
Q299. Which of the following is true about global youth unemployment programs?
✅ A) Focus on skill development and entrepreneurship
B) Provide subsidies for luxury goods
C) Measure depreciation
D) Provide free housing
Explanation: Global youth unemployment programs focus on skill development.
Q300. Which of the following is true about India’s overall unemployment reduction strategy?
✅ A) Combines skill development, entrepreneurship, and social programs
B) Provides subsidies for luxury goods only
C) Measures depreciation only
D) Provides free housing only
Explanation: India’s unemployment reduction strategy combines skill development, entrepreneurship, and social programs.
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