MCQs on Inclusive Growth in India

What is meant by ‘inclusive growth’?
- A) Growth that benefits only a specific group
- B) Growth that includes all sections of society
- C) Economic growth with no regard for social aspects
- D) Growth driven solely by urban development
  Answer: B) Growth that includes all sections of society
Which of the following is a primary objective of inclusive growth?
- A) Reducing income inequality
- B) Increasing GDP
- C) Enhancing foreign investment
- D) Promoting urbanization
  Answer: A) Reducing income inequality
Which sector is most crucial for promoting inclusive growth in India?
- A) Service sector
- B) Agricultural sector
- C) Industrial sector
- D) Tourism sector
  Answer: B) Agricultural sector
The term “Bottom of the Pyramid” refers to:
- A) The wealthiest class in society
- B) The largest portion of the population living in poverty
- C) The middle-income population
- D) The upper-middle class
  Answer: B) The largest portion of the population living in poverty
Which of the following is a significant barrier to inclusive growth in India?
- A) High literacy rates
- B) Gender inequality
- C) Increasing agricultural productivity
- D) Infrastructure development
  Answer: B) Gender inequality
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to:
- A) Provide jobs to urban youth
- B) Ensure wage employment for rural households
- C) Promote women entrepreneurship
- D) Enhance agricultural productivity
  Answer: B) Ensure wage employment for rural households
What percentage of India’s population lives in rural areas, as per the 2011 Census?
- A) 30%
- B) 50%
- C) 68%
- D) 75%
  Answer: C) 68%
Which of the following policies can enhance financial inclusion in India?
- A) Restricting banking services to urban areas
- B) Promoting microfinance institutions
- C) Increasing interest rates on savings
- D) Reducing the number of bank branches
  Answer: B) Promoting microfinance institutions
The term ‘Digital Divide’ refers to:
- A) The gap between different income groups
- B) The disparity in access to digital technology
- C) The difference in urban and rural development
- D) The inequality in education
  Answer: B) The disparity in access to digital technology
Which government scheme is aimed at empowering women in India?
- A) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
- B) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
- C) Make in India
- D) Skill India
  Answer: B) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
The Right to Education Act (RTE) was enacted in which year?
- A) 2002
- B) 2009
- C) 2010
- D) 2015
  Answer: B) 2009
Which of the following is NOT a component of inclusive growth?
- A) Economic growth
- B) Social equity
- C) Political stability
- D) High income for the affluent
  Answer: D) High income for the affluent
Which committee recommended measures for inclusive growth in India?
- A) Kelkar Committee
- B) Rangarajan Committee
- C) Sachar Committee
- D) Kothari Committee
  Answer: C) Sachar Committee
What role does education play in inclusive growth?
- A) It creates more inequality
- B) It enhances job opportunities and skills
- C) It is irrelevant for economic growth
- D) It only benefits the urban population
  Answer: B) It enhances job opportunities and skills
The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) focuses on:
- A) Providing employment in urban areas
- B) Promoting self-employment and organizing rural poor
- C) Reducing poverty through food distribution
- D) Enhancing agricultural productivity
  Answer: B) Promoting self-employment and organizing rural poor
Which of the following is a key challenge to achieving inclusive growth in India?
- A) High literacy rates
- B) Economic disparity
- C) Increased employment opportunities
- D) Improved health facilities
  Answer: B) Economic disparity
Which of the following initiatives aims to promote skill development in India?
- A) Make in India
- B) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
- C) Digital India
- D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
  Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize:
- A) Economic growth without social aspects
- B) Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
- C) Urban development only
- D) Ignoring environmental issues
  Answer: B) Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
Which of the following best describes ‘social capital’?
- A) Financial resources of a society
- B) The networks and relationships among people
- C) Physical infrastructure in a country
- D) Natural resources available to society
  Answer: B) The networks and relationships among people
Which economic policy is considered essential for reducing poverty?
- A) Import substitution
- B) Export-oriented growth
- C) Liberalization
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following groups is most affected by poverty in India?
- A) Middle class
- B) Elderly people
- C) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- D) Urban professionals
  Answer: C) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Which government initiative focuses on housing for the economically weaker sections?
- A) PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)
- B) Skill India
- C) Digital India
- D) Make in India
  Answer: A) PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)
Which of the following factors can enhance women’s participation in the workforce?
- A) High employment rates for men
- B) Availability of childcare facilities
- C) Reduced educational opportunities for women
- D) Gender-specific job training
  Answer: B) Availability of childcare facilities
Which of the following is an example of a social welfare program in India?
- A) Atal Pension Yojana
- B) Make in India
- C) Digital India
- D) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
  Answer: A) Atal Pension Yojana
Which of the following is a significant benefit of digital inclusion?
- A) Increased unemployment
- B) Enhanced access to information and services
- C) Isolation from the global economy
- D) Increased operational costs
  Answer: B) Enhanced access to information and services
The term ‘inclusive governance’ refers to:
- A) Government policies favoring urban areas
- B) Involvement of marginalized groups in decision-making
- C) Strict regulations on businesses
- D) Economic policies targeting only the affluent
  Answer: B) Involvement of marginalized groups in decision-making
Which report highlights the disparities in health and education in India?
- A) Economic Survey of India
- B) Human Development Report
- C) Annual Budget Report
- D) National Family Health Survey
  Answer: B) Human Development Report
Which of the following best defines ‘microfinance’?
- A) Financial services provided to large corporations
- B) Small loans offered to low-income individuals
- C) Investment in large-scale projects
- D) Government subsidies for businesses
  Answer: B) Small loans offered to low-income individuals
The Skill India initiative aims to:
- A) Reduce import dependency
- B) Enhance the skill set of the youth
- C) Promote agricultural practices
- D) Increase foreign investments
  Answer: B) Enhance the skill set of the youth
Which of the following best describes a ‘social enterprise’?
- A) A for-profit company that prioritizes profits
- B) A business with a social mission
- C) A government initiative to provide services
- D) A non-governmental organization (NGO)
  Answer: B) A business with a social mission

These MCQs can be helpful in preparing for the Civil Services Examination by covering various aspects of inclusive growth and policy reforms in India.

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