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(Q) Consider the following statements

1. The nation wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

View Answer C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation : Both statements are correct.
1. The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) scheme is a nationwide initiative aimed at the rehabilitation of child laborers in India. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with state governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders.
2. The Gurupadswamy Committee was constituted in 1979 to examine the issues related to child labor in India and suggest measures to tackle the problem. The committee submitted its report in 1980, which recommended the prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in hazardous industries and a range of other measures to address the issue of child labor.
Therefore, both statements are correct and provide accurate information about the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) and the Gurupadswamy Committee in India.
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(Q) Consider the following statements

Which among the following is correct with regards to Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana
1. The cash component of the programme is borne exclusively by the Central Government
2. Foodgrains are provided free of cost to the States/Union Territories.
Select the answer using the codes given below
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

View Answer C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation : Both statements are actually correct with regards to Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY).
1.The cash component of the SGRY program is fully funded by the Central Government. This means that the program provides 100% financial assistance for wage employment and self-employment opportunities in rural areas.
2.The program also provides food grains free of cost to the States/Union Territories for distribution to the beneficiaries. This helps to ensure that the basic nutritional needs of the beneficiaries are met, particularly in times of food shortages or droughts.
Therefore, both statements are correct and accurately describe different aspects of the SGRY program, which was launched in 2001 to provide employment opportunities and basic infrastructure in rural areas of India.
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(Q) India had a plan holiday ?

A) after the China-India War of 1962
B) after the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971
C) after the drought of 1966
D) after the India-Pakistan War in 1965

View Answer D) after the India-Pakistan War in 1965

Explanation : After the India-Pakistan War in 1965, India declared a national holiday on September 6, 1965, as a mark of respect for the soldiers who had sacrificed their lives in the war. This day is now observed as "Samvatsar Diwas" or "Vijay Diwas" (Victory Day) in India.
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(Q) Who of the following was the author of the chapter on "Objectives of Planned Development" for the Third Five Year Plan ?

A) Morarji Desai
B) C D Deshmukh
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

View Answer A) Morarji Desai

Explanation : Morarji Desai wrote a book on 'Objective of Planned Development' for Third Five Year Plan.
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(Q) Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution of different sectors to the Gross Domestic Product of India ?

A) Services-Industry-Agriculture
B) Services-Agriculture-Industry
C) Industry-Services-Agriculture
D) Industry-Agriculture-Services

View Answer A) Services-Industry-Agriculture

Explanation : The correct sequence of sectors given on the basis of contribution to Gross Domestic Product in the Indian economy is - Service Sector > Industry Sector > Agriculture Sector.
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(Q) Consider the following statements ?

1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the planning commission of India
2. The Secretary of the planning commission of India is also the secretary of National Development Council
Which of these statements is/are not correct ?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2

View Answer C) 1 and 2

Explanation : Both statements are incorrect.
Statement 1: The highest deciding body for planning in India was the National Development Council (NDC) and not the Planning Commission of India.
Statement 2: The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India was not the Secretary of the National Development Council. The Secretary of the NDC was usually a senior bureaucrat or government official, while the Secretary of the Planning Commission was responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Commission.
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(Q) Who among the following was the First Chairman of the Planning Commission ?

A) Dr Rajendra Prasad
B) Pt JawaharLal Nehru
C) J B Kripalani
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

View Answer B) Pt JawaharLal Nehru

Explanation : The first chairman of the Planning Commission of India was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was also the first Prime Minister of India. The Planning Commission was established in 1950 with the objective of formulating and implementing five-year plans for economic and social development in India. Pandit Nehru was a strong advocate of planned development and played a crucial role in shaping India's economic policies during the early years of independence. He served as the chairman of the Planning Commission from 1950 to 1964, until his death.
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