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Consider the following statements
1. India's Gini index is more favourable than that of China which has higher HDI ranking.
2. India has higher relative inequality in urban areas than the rural areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Important Questions on Indian Economy

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 14
Consider the following statements
1. Mahila Samakhya Scheme is implemented in nine states.
2. Mahila Samakhya Scheme recognises the centrality of education in empowering women to achieve equality.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 15
'Pradhan Mantri jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for:
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 16
Which one of the following is the main aim of the Dr Ambedkar National Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 17
Consider the following
1. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
3. Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
4. Indira Awas Yojana
Select the correct chronological order of the above yojanas?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 18
Consider the following statements about Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls SABLA
1. It covers the adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18.
2. Under the scheme, adolescent girls will be provided Take Home Ration (THR).
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 19
Which one of the following is the main objective of the Ujjawala Scheme launched for women and children in India?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 20

Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for women's development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards with the difference between them, consider the following statements:

1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc whereas, Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups (SHGs).

2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organisations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 8 - Indian Economy>Exercise 2>Q 21
Consider the following statements
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) aims at enhancing livelihood security of households in both rural and urban areas of the country.
2. The primary objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is to augment wage employment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?