MCQs on Skill Development and Employment Generation in India

1. Which of the following is the primary government initiative for skill development in India?
   a) Make in India
   b) Skill India
   c) Digital India
   d) Start-up India
   Answer: b) Skill India
2. What is the aim of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)?
   a) Promote urbanization
   b) Develop skills for industrialization
   c) Increase employment opportunities
   d) Both b and c
   Answer: d) Both b and c
3. Which program focuses specifically on youth employment through skill training in rural areas?
   a) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
   b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
   c) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
   d) Atal Skill Development Scheme
   Answer: a) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
4. Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under the Skill India initiative?
   a) Agriculture
   b) Information Technology
   c) Real Estate
   d) Fishing
   Answer: c) Real Estate
5. What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?
   a) To provide direct employment
   b) To enhance the employability of youth
   c) To establish a social security system
   d) To promote entrepreneurship
   Answer: b) To enhance the employability of youth
6. Which of the following institutions is responsible for implementing skill development programs in India?
   a) Reserve Bank of India
   b) National Skill Development Corporation
   c) Planning Commission
   d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
   Answer: b) National Skill Development Corporation
7. Which age group does the Skill India initiative primarily target for skill development?
   a) 15-25 years
   b) 18-35 years
   c) 15-29 years
   d) 20-40 years
   Answer: c) 15-29 years
8. What percentage of the Indian workforce is estimated to be in the informal sector?
   a) 30%
   b) 50%
   c) 80%
   d) 60%
   Answer: c) 80%
9. Which of the following is a key focus area of the National Skill Development Policy?
   a) Higher education
   b) Sector-specific skills
   c) Informal education
   d) Vocational training for elderly
   Answer: b) Sector-specific skills
10. The term “Skilling India” refers to:
    a) Providing formal education
    b) Imparting technical skills
    c) Increasing the workforce size
    d) Upgrading traditional industries
    Answer: b) Imparting technical skills
11. Which organization conducts the Skill Gap Study in India?
    a) NITI Aayog
    b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
    c) National Sample Survey Office
    d) Reserve Bank of India
    Answer: b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
12. What is the target for skill development set by the government for the year 2022?
    a) 100 million
    b) 50 million
    c) 150 million
    d) 200 million
    Answer: a) 100 million
13. The term “Skill Development” primarily aims to:
    a) Increase the population
    b) Enhance individual capabilities
    c) Promote mass education
    d) Encourage migration
    Answer: b) Enhance individual capabilities
14. Which of the following is a government scheme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among youth?
    a) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
    b) Atal Pension Yojana
    c) National Rural Livelihood Mission
    d) PMKVY
    Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
15. Which of the following is a skill development program specifically aimed at women?
    a) National Urban Livelihoods Mission
    b) National Rural Livelihoods Mission
    c) Mahila E-Haat
    d) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
    Answer: c) Mahila E-Haat
16. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Skill India Mission?
    a) Quality assurance
    b) Infrastructure development
    c) National Skill Certification
    d) Research and development
    Answer: d) Research and development
17. Under the Skill India initiative, how many sectors are identified for skill development?
    a) 20
    b) 30
    c) 40
    d) 50
    Answer: b) 30
18. The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry of India was established in which year?
    a) 2014
    b) 2015
    c) 2016
    d) 2017
    Answer: b) 2015
19. What is the purpose of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)?
    a) Fund skill development initiatives
    b) Formulate education policy
    c) Provide agricultural training
    d) Promote health awareness
    Answer: a) Fund skill development initiatives
20. Which of the following is a significant challenge in the implementation of skill development programs in India?
    a) High enrollment rates
    b) Lack of trained trainers
    c) Sufficient funding
    d) Government support
    Answer: b) Lack of trained trainers
21. What is the primary goal of the Digital India initiative concerning skill development?
    a) Increase digital literacy
    b) Promote traditional jobs
    c) Enhance job opportunities in rural areas
    d) Limit access to technology
    Answer: a) Increase digital literacy
22. Which of the following is a key feature of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?
    a) Free education
    b) Monetary incentives for training
    c) Urban skill development
    d) Mandatory training for all students
    Answer: b) Monetary incentives for training
23. The term “Skill Development” encompasses:
    a) Only technical skills
    b) Both soft and hard skills
    c) Only vocational training
    d) Informal education
    Answer: b) Both soft and hard skills
24. The National Skill Development Policy was launched in which year?
    a) 2009
    b) 2011
    c) 2013
    d) 2015
    Answer: b) 2015
25. Which of the following is a feature of the Skill Development Programmes in India?
    a) Emphasis on theoretical knowledge
    b) Focus on practical skills
    c) Limited job placement assistance
    d) Focus only on urban centers
    Answer: b) Focus on practical skills
26. Which scheme aims to provide skill training to tribal youth in India?
    a) TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan)
    b) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
    c) National Tribal Livelihoods Mission
    d) Both a and c
    Answer: d) Both a and c
27. Which of the following is a collaborative effort between the government and private sector to enhance skill development?
    a) Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
    b) Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
    c) Cooperative Societies
    d) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    Answer: a) Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
28. Which of the following organizations is involved in skill training for the handicraft sector?
    a) Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
    b) Ministry of Textiles
    c) National Handicrafts Development Corporation
    d) All of the above
    Answer: d) All of the above
29. Which of the following sectors has seen significant growth in demand for skilled workers due to the pandemic?
    a) Hospitality
    b) Agriculture
    c) Health Care
    d) Manufacturing
    Answer: c) Health Care
30. What is the significance of skill mapping in India’s employment generation strategy?
    a) Helps in increasing population
    b) Identifies skill gaps in the workforce
    c) Enhances job security
    d) Promotes urbanization
    Answer: b) Identifies skill gaps in the workforce

These MCQs cover various aspects of skill development and employment generation in India, making them suitable for Civil Services Examination preparation.