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In 2024, how many women were inducted for patrolling in the Excise Department in Kerala?
In 2024, how many women police personnel were recruited in Kerala?
What percentage of households in Kerala are female-headed, compared to the national average?
What percentage of the total population in Kerala do women constitute?
According to the 2011 Census, what was the ratio of women to men in Kerala?
Which program is mentioned as one of the largest women empowerment programs in India and has played a key role in women's development in Kerala?
What significant legislative step did Kerala take in 2010 regarding women's representation?
Achieving women's empowerment is considered essential for which of the following?
What does a high GII value reflect?
What does a low Gender Inequality Index (GII) value indicate?
The Gender Inequality Index (GII) provides insights into gender disparities in which key sectors?
How does the GDI emphasize inequality between men and women?
The GDI uses the same variables as the Human Development Index (HDI), which include:
What does the Gender Development Index (GDI) focus on?
The Gender Development Index (GDI) was developed by which organization?
Which of the following strategies has been shown to make a difference in achieving gender equality?
Which of the following communities faces multiple forms of discrimination and inequalities, even among women?
Which of the following illustrates deep-seated gender discrimination and inequality in India?
Violence against women and girls is considered a violation of what?
What percentage of women in India use mobile internet, limiting their access to financial services, education, and jobs?
Despite comprising 42% of agricultural labor, what percentage of land do women own in India?
What percentage of landowners in India are women?
What is a significant barrier for women in India regarding unpaid work?
What is the estimated impact on India's GDP by 2025 if women participate equally in the economy as men?
The notes suggest a need for a new development vision in Kerala that balances rapid growth with what?
According to Isaac (2007), what role is the government expected to play in Kerala's development vision?
What is the actual observed trade-off in Kerala, with nearly 2% rise in GINI coefficient?
In Kerala's case, what is the significant trade-off observed between growth and inequality?

What do the findings on Kerala's economic experience with rising inequality and high growth call for?

  1. Celebrating the current high levels of growth without further analysis.
  2. A re-evaluation of neo-liberal policies and their impact on distribution.
  3. Introspection and a new development vision that balances growth with equity.
  4. Ignoring the issue of inequality to focus solely on economic growth.

    Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between economic growth and inequality in Kerala, based on the provided overview?

    1. Kerala's experience under a neo-liberal regime indicates a concerning imbalance between economic growth and the level of inequality.
    2. High economic growth in Kerala has been achieved without any increase in inequality.
    3. The analysis of growth and inequality trends before and after reforms in Kerala shows a consistent pattern across all Indian states.
    4. Kerala's economic growth has led to a significant reduction in inequality.

      Which statement accurately reflects Kerala's Gini coefficient trends in relation to economic phases?

      1. Kerala's Gini coefficient declined slightly in both rural and urban areas between 1983 and 1987-88.
      2. The downward trend in inequality continued until 1999-2000, marking the full impact of market-oriented growth.
      3. All-India urban Gini values showed a consistent decline mirroring Kerala's trend during the initial post-reform period.
      4. The data suggests that moderate economic growth is incompatible with moderated inequality, even within a liberalized framework.
        What is the theoretical maximum value of the Gini coefficient?
        What is plotted against the cumulative proportion of the population on a Lorenz curve?
        How does the Lorenz curve rank the population?
        The Gini coefficient gives a summary figure for which curve?
        When does the GINI-COEFFICIENT assume the value 'zero'?
        What is the range of the GINI-COEFFICIENT?
        What is the GINI-COEFFICIENT widely used for?

        What is the primary focus of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) mentioned in the context of vertical inequality?

        1. The MDGs are concerned with the number of individuals living in poverty worldwide.
        2. The MDGs aimed to increase global inequality.
        3. The MDGs focused solely on economic growth, irrespective of poverty.

          Which of the following are important considerations regarding vertical inequality?

          1. Its role in creating a just society.
          2. Its impact on poverty levels.
          3. Its effect on economic growth.
          4. Its association with crime rates.

            What societal issue is often associated with higher levels of vertical inequality?

            1. Higher rates of criminality.
            2. Lower rates of societal participation.
            3. Decreased public health outcomes.

              Which of the following is a reason why the nature and extent of vertical inequality are important?

              1. It is important for creating a just society where happiness tends to be higher in more egalitarian societies.
              2. It impacts the level of poverty for a given national income per capita.
              3. It is directly related to the growth rate of national income.
              4. It is not a significant factor in societal well-being.

                What does vertical inequality refer to?

                1. Vertical inequality refers to inequality among different countries.
                2. Vertical inequality refers to inequality among individuals or households.
                3. Vertical inequality is only concerned with the distribution of wealth.
                  What is the primary objective of Capital Receipts in a State Government's budget?
                  A State Government obtains a loan from a commercial bank to build a new highway. This loan is a:
                  Which of the following receipts would NOT be considered a Revenue Receipt for a State Government?
                  The funds received by a State Government as a share of Central taxes are classified as:
                  Which of the following is a primary source of a State Government's Capital Receipts?
                  Revenue from the State Government's Public Works Department is a source of:
                  Which of the following is a characteristic of a Capital Receipt?