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MCQs with answers on “The Role of Youth in Shaping India’s Future”
1. Which of the following is the primary factor that makes the youth crucial for India’s development?
A) Population growth
B) Innovation and productivity
C) Cultural transformation
D) Foreign investment
Answer: B) Innovation and productivity
2. What percentage of India’s population is between the age group of 15-29 years, making it one of the youngest nations globally?
A) 35%
B) 25%
C) 40%
D) 28%
Answer: A) 35%
3. Which of the following youth-related schemes aims to empower young entrepreneurs in India?
A) Make in India
B) Startup India
C) Digital India
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: B) Startup India
4. Which of these initiatives is focused on skill development of the youth in India?
A) Digital India
B) Skill India
C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
D) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: B) Skill India
5. What is the role of the youth in realizing India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A) Only political participation
B) Active contribution to innovation and technology
C) Rural development
D) Focus on agriculture
Answer: B) Active contribution to innovation and technology
6. Which of the following is a key challenge for youth in India?
A) Population explosion
B) Lack of access to education
C) High unemployment rate
D) Gender equality
Answer: C) High unemployment rate
7. The National Youth Policy of India (2014) aims to empower youth in which of the following areas?
A) Political leadership
B) Education, employment, and health
C) Religious development
D) International trade
Answer: B) Education, employment, and health
8. Which of the following acts as a significant barrier to youth employment in India?
A) Economic slowdown
B) Lack of skills and technical knowledge
C) Lack of government policies
D) International competition
Answer: B) Lack of skills and technical knowledge
9. Which organization is responsible for implementing the National Youth Policy in India?
A) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
B) NITI Aayog
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: A) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
10. The “Atal Innovation Mission” focuses on which aspect related to the youth of India?
A) Healthcare innovation
B) Social justice
C) Startups and innovation
D) Political empowerment
Answer: C) Startups and innovation
11. What is the primary objective of the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
A) To promote political awareness
B) To provide skill training to rural youth
C) To transform rural development through youth-led initiatives
D) To encourage entrepreneurship in urban areas
Answer: C) To transform rural development through youth-led initiatives
12. The “National Service Scheme” (NSS) is aimed at involving youth in which of the following?
A) Education
B) Community service
C) Agricultural reforms
D) International relations
Answer: B) Community service
13. Which Indian government initiative focuses on providing financial literacy and education to youth?
A) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
B) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
C) Financial Literacy Week
D) Start-Up India
Answer: C) Financial Literacy Week
14. Which of these international programs is aimed at empowering youth and providing them with global exposure?
A) Global Youth Leaders Program
B) Global Entrepreneurship Summit
C) Youth Exchange Programme
D) International Youth Day
Answer: C) Youth Exchange Programme
15. Which of the following is true about the role of youth in India’s economic development?
A) Youth contribute mostly through agriculture
B) Youth contribute primarily through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology
C) Youth have minimal impact on India’s GDP
D) Youth mostly contribute through agriculture and tourism
Answer: B) Youth contribute primarily through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology
16. Which of the following fields offers the most opportunities for youth empowerment in India?
A) Information Technology and Digital Economy
B) Traditional Manufacturing
C) Agriculture
D) Political Leadership
Answer: A) Information Technology and Digital Economy
17. What is the main goal of the “Youth4India” initiative?
A) To promote youth participation in politics
B) To foster rural development through youth
C) To educate youth on financial management
D) To provide employment opportunities in urban areas
Answer: B) To foster rural development through youth
18. What is the role of youth in achieving environmental sustainability in India?
A) Promoting global warming awareness
B) Encouraging eco-friendly products and lifestyles
C) Shifting to organic farming only
D) Reducing foreign investments
Answer: B) Encouraging eco-friendly products and lifestyles
19. Which of the following programs targets the holistic development of youth through education, employment, and skill-building?
A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
C) Digital India
D) National Skill Development Mission
Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
20. What is the major challenge faced by Indian youth in terms of education?
A) Lack of infrastructure
B) Poor quality of education
C) Lack of international exposure
D) High unemployment rates
Answer: B) Poor quality of education
21. The youth demographic in India is often referred to as the “demographic dividend.” What does this term mean?
A) The country has an aging population
B) The youth contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth
C) The youth are primarily employed in traditional sectors
D) The youth prefer migrating abroad for work
Answer: B) The youth contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth
22. What is the “Skill India” campaign primarily aimed at?
A) Increasing literacy rates
B) Providing advanced technical training
C) Promoting youth political participation
D) Reducing the poverty rate
Answer: B) Providing advanced technical training
23. Which youth empowerment scheme provides financial assistance to young entrepreneurs?
A) Startup India
B) Mudra Yojana
C) Make in India
D) Atal Innovation Mission
Answer: B) Mudra Yojana
24. Which of the following factors is critical in determining the success of India’s youth-centric policies?
A) Government expenditure on defense
B) Quality of education and skill development
C) International trade agreements
D) Rural infrastructure development
Answer: B) Quality of education and skill development
25. Which government initiative aims to increase the digital literacy of youth in India?
A) Digital India
B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
C) Startup India
D) National Digital Literacy Mission
Answer: D) National Digital Literacy Mission
26. What is the “National Youth Parliament Festival” designed to do?
A) Encourage youth participation in national policy-making
B) Train youth for leadership roles in businesses
C) Promote cultural exchange among youth
D) Educate youth about international relations
Answer: A) Encourage youth participation in national policy-making
27. In the context of youth empowerment, which of the following is the role of NGOs in India?
A) Only to provide education
B) Conduct skill training programs and awareness campaigns
C) Focus on rural economic reforms
D) Focus only on international youth exchanges
Answer: B) Conduct skill training programs and awareness campaigns
28. What is the primary goal of “Atal Tinkering Labs”?
A) To create educational opportunities for youth in urban areas
B) To encourage youth to participate in politics
C) To foster innovation and creativity among youth
D) To promote environmental awareness
Answer: C) To foster innovation and creativity among youth
29. In which field has the youth of India shown the most global recognition?
A) Music and arts
B) Technology and innovation
C) Agriculture
D) Literature
Answer: B) Technology and innovation
30. Which of the following schemes aims at supporting young women in India to pursue entrepreneurial ventures?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Women Entrepreneurship Platform
C) Startup India
D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: B) Women Entrepreneurship Platform
These MCQs cover various aspects of the role of youth in shaping India’s future, including government schemes, challenges, opportunities, and overall contributions to the country’s development.
