MCQs on Regional Imbalances in India’s Development
- Which of the following is a primary cause of regional imbalances in India’s development?
- A) Cultural diversity
- B) Economic policies
- C) Agricultural practices
- D) Tourism development
Answer: B) Economic policies
- Which state in India is considered the most economically developed?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Maharashtra
- C) Bihar
- D) Odisha
Answer: B) Maharashtra
- Which of the following regions is known for its industrial underdevelopment?
- A) Southern India
- B) Northern Plains
- C) North-Eastern India
- D) Western India
Answer: C) North-Eastern India
- What is the primary sector contributing to regional imbalances in India?
- A) Industry
- B) Services
- C) Agriculture
- D) Information Technology
Answer: C) Agriculture
- Which policy was implemented to address regional disparities in India?
- A) Liberalization
- B) Green Revolution
- C) Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
- D) Economic Reforms of 1991
Answer: C) Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
- What is the primary focus of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’?
- A) Urban development
- B) Rural connectivity
- C) Industrial growth
- D) Housing development
Answer: B) Rural connectivity
- Which of the following factors contributes to the agrarian crisis in rural India?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Soil degradation
- C) Increase in exports
- D) Land reforms
Answer: B) Soil degradation
- Which region of India is predominantly affected by drought and desertification?
- A) Himalayan region
- B) Eastern region
- C) Western region
- D) Southern region
Answer: C) Western region
- Which commission was set up to study regional imbalances in India?
- A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- B) Sarkaria Commission
- C) Ghosh Committee
- D) Planning Commission
Answer: D) Planning Commission
- The concept of ‘Social Justice’ in India aims to address:
- A) Economic disparities
- B) Political imbalances
- C) Social inequalities
- D) Environmental concerns
Answer: C) Social inequalities
- Which state is known for its high level of urbanization compared to other states in India?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Kerala
- C) Gujarat
- D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) Kerala
- Which of the following schemes is aimed at skill development in rural areas?
- A) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- B) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
- C) Swachh Bharat Mission
- D) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer: B) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
- What does the term “Brain Drain” refer to in the context of regional development?
- A) Movement of unskilled workers
- B) Emigration of skilled professionals
- C) Loss of natural resources
- D) Reduction in agricultural productivity
Answer: B) Emigration of skilled professionals
- Which state has the highest poverty rate in India as per the latest statistics?
- A) Maharashtra
- B) Uttar Pradesh
- C) Bihar
- D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Bihar
- Which region in India is often termed as the ‘Land of Black Soil’?
- A) Punjab
- B) Gujarat
- C) Maharashtra
- D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Maharashtra
- Which scheme focuses on the integrated development of backward regions in India?
- A) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
- B) Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)
- C) National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
- D) Make in India
Answer: B) Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)
- Which of the following is a non-economic cause of regional imbalance?
- A) Poor infrastructure
- B) Historical factors
- C) Industrialization
- D) Migration
Answer: B) Historical factors
- What is the primary objective of the ‘National Urban Livelihoods Mission’?
- A) Rural employment
- B) Urban poverty alleviation
- C) Agricultural development
- D) Industrial growth
Answer: B) Urban poverty alleviation
- Which state in India has the highest forest cover?
- A) Madhya Pradesh
- B) Chhattisgarh
- C) Uttarakhand
- D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D) Arunachal Pradesh
- Which economic theory emphasizes the need for balanced regional development?
- A) Classical Economics
- B) Keynesian Economics
- C) Balanced Growth Theory
- D) Supply-Side Economics
Answer: C) Balanced Growth Theory
- Which one of the following factors is a major contributor to gender disparity in development?
- A) Education
- B) Health care
- C) Employment opportunities
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following strategies can help reduce regional imbalances in India?
- A) Centralized planning
- B) Decentralized governance
- C) Import substitution
- D) Tax incentives
Answer: B) Decentralized governance
- Which state is often referred to as the ‘Granary of India’?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Punjab
- C) Haryana
- D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Punjab
- Which major river is associated with the fertile alluvial plains in northern India?
- A) Godavari
- B) Yamuna
- C) Ganges
- D) Krishna
Answer: C) Ganges
- What is the significance of the ‘National Land Records Modernization Programme’?
- A) It aims to increase agricultural production.
- B) It promotes land ownership rights.
- C) It improves land administration and management.
- D) It helps in urban planning.
Answer: C) It improves land administration and management.
- Which of the following policies primarily aims at promoting small-scale industries in rural areas?
- A) Industrial Policy Resolution
- B) National Manufacturing Policy
- C) Make in India
- D) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Act
Answer: D) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Act
- Which demographic factor significantly influences regional development in India?
- A) Population density
- B) Age distribution
- C) Migration trends
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following states is considered a “model state” for successful rural development?
- A) Bihar
- B) Kerala
- C) Punjab
- D) West Bengal
Answer: B) Kerala
- Which region in India is most affected by seasonal migration due to agricultural cycles?
- A) Urban areas
- B) Coastal areas
- C) Desert regions
- D) Rural areas
Answer: D) Rural areas
- The term ‘Sustainable Development’ in the context of regional imbalances emphasizes:
- A) Economic growth without limits
- B) Environmental conservation and social equity
- C) Urbanization
- D) Industrialization
Answer: B) Environmental conservation and social equity
These questions cover a wide range of aspects related to regional imbalances in India’s development, including causes, effects, and potential solutions. They can serve as a helpful resource for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination.
