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MCQs with answers on “India’s Skill Development Initiatives: A Critical Analysis”
1. Which of the following is the primary objective of India’s Skill Development Mission?
A) Poverty alleviation
B) Providing employment opportunities
C) Enhancing the skill set of the workforce
D) Economic liberalization
Answer: C) Enhancing the skill set of the workforce
2. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) was established in:
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2015
Answer: B) 2010
3. The “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana” (PMKVY) aims to:
A) Promote self-employment
B) Provide financial assistance to industries
C) Train youth in various skills
D) Set up skill development institutes
Answer: C) Train youth in various skills
4. Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing skill development programs in India?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
C) Ministry of Human Resource Development
D) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: B) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
5. Which of the following is a major challenge in implementing India’s skill development initiatives?
A) Lack of skilled trainers
B) Overfunding of skill programs
C) Excess demand for skilled labor
D) Rigidity in government policies
Answer: A) Lack of skilled trainers
6. The Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) focuses on:
A) Creating awareness about skill development
B) Providing employment to rural youth
C) Providing short-term training for youth in unorganized sectors
D) Promoting higher education
Answer: C) Providing short-term training for youth in unorganized sectors
7. Which of the following is a key feature of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?
A) It is limited to urban areas
B) It focuses only on formal sector training
C) It provides financial support to learners
D) It encourages self-financed skill training institutes
Answer: C) It provides financial support to learners
8. Which of the following has been identified as a priority sector under the Skill India Mission?
A) Agriculture
B) Information Technology
C) Health Care
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
9. The National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 aims to:
A) Create 50 million skilled workers by 2022
B) Promote exports of skilled labor
C) Provide skill training to women only
D) Promote technical education in urban areas
Answer: A) Create 50 million skilled workers by 2022
10. The “Make in India” initiative is closely linked to:
A) Promoting skill development in manufacturing
B) Training in tourism and hospitality
C) Fostering green energy
D) Advancing rural infrastructure
Answer: A) Promoting skill development in manufacturing
11. India’s skill development initiatives face a challenge of:
A) High literacy rate
B) Low quality of training centers
C) Over-skilled workforce
D) Excessive government support
Answer: B) Low quality of training centers
12. Which scheme was launched to provide financial support to individuals seeking training under the PMKVY?
A) Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana
B) National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
C) Skill Development Financial Assistance Scheme
D) Kaushal Mela Yojana
Answer: B) National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
13. The “Skill India” campaign was launched in:
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: B) 2015
14. Which of the following states launched the “Skill Development Mission” to address regional employment challenges?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
15. The “Kaushal Bharat, Kushal Bharat” slogan is associated with:
A) National Skill Development Corporation
B) National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
C) Skill India Mission
D) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Answer: C) Skill India Mission
16. Which of the following skill development initiatives targets the informal sector?
A) National Skill Development Corporation
B) National Skill Development Mission
C) National Rural Livelihood Mission
D) Skill Development Initiative Scheme
Answer: D) Skill Development Initiative Scheme
17. The Skills Qualification Framework (SQF) is aimed at:
A) Establishing the minimum qualification standards for skilled workers
B) Promoting skill development in the formal sector only
C) Providing certificates for apprenticeships
D) Promoting skill training in schools
Answer: A) Establishing the minimum qualification standards for skilled workers
18. The “National Skill Development Agency” is responsible for:
A) Establishing skill centers
B) Overseeing the implementation of skill development policies
C) Offering financial aid to trainees
D) Developing international collaborations for skill enhancement
Answer: B) Overseeing the implementation of skill development policies
19. Which of the following is a core focus area of the “Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana” (PMKVY)?
A) Digital literacy
B) Vocational training
C) Agriculture skills
D) Advanced industrial skills
Answer: B) Vocational training
20. “Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” is an important area under which of the following schemes?
A) Make in India
B) Atmanirbhar Bharat
C) Digital India
D) National Education Policy
Answer: B) Atmanirbhar Bharat
21. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a:
A) Private sector initiative
B) Government-owned public sector enterprise
C) Non-governmental organization
D) Public-private partnership
Answer: D) Public-private partnership
22. Which of the following is a critical challenge for the Skill Development initiatives in India?
A) High unemployment rate
B) Mismatch between demand and supply of skills
C) Over-reliance on foreign investments
D) High dropout rates in higher education
Answer: B) Mismatch between demand and supply of skills
23. The “Skill India” initiative seeks to enhance the skill level of how many people by 2022?
A) 10 million
B) 40 million
C) 50 million
D) 100 million
Answer: C) 50 million
24. The “Skill Development and Entrepreneurship” department falls under which ministry?
A) Ministry of Labour and Employment
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Human Resource Development
D) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: D) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
25. Which of the following is NOT a key focus of the Skill India mission?
A) Enhancing employability
B) Promoting entrepreneurship
C) Providing skill-based education in schools
D) Increasing exports of skilled labor
Answer: D) Increasing exports of skilled labor
26. The National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015 was approved by the:
A) Prime Minister
B) Cabinet
C) Parliament
D) Ministry of Human Resource Development
Answer: B) Cabinet
27. The “National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme” aims to:
A) Provide apprenticeships to unemployed youth
B) Create new educational institutes
C) Provide financial assistance to industries for skill training
D) Enhance the quality of vocational training
Answer: A) Provide apprenticeships to unemployed youth
28. Which of the following is the primary focus of the “National Skill Development Mission”?
A) Generating employment opportunities
B) Bridging the skill gap in emerging sectors
C) Promoting higher education
D) Establishing global educational collaborations
Answer: B) Bridging the skill gap in emerging sectors
29. The “Kaushal Mela” is organized by which ministry to promote skill development?
A) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
B) Ministry of Human Resource Development
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: A) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
30. The major emphasis of India’s skill development initiatives is to:
A) Increase the number of technical colleges
B) Bridge the gap between supply and demand of skilled workers
C) Establish new vocational education centers
D) Promote only technical skills
Answer: B) Bridge the gap between supply and demand of skilled workers
These MCQs provide an in-depth overview of India’s skill development initiatives, their objectives, challenges, and key policies.
