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What are the likely reasons for the higher concentration of women in manufacturing industries in Kerala?

  1. A significant number of women in Kerala are employed in traditional industries that are l labor-intensive.
  2. Kerala's manufacturing sector primarily consists of high-tech, capital-intensive industries that attract a large female workforce.
  3. The growth of heavy industries in Kerala has led to increased employment opportunities for women in manufacturing.
  4. Women in Kerala are predominantly engaged in sectors requiring high levels of technical expertise, contributing to their manufacturing presence.

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the industrial distribution of women workers in Kerala compared to the all-India average, based on PLFS 2023-24 data?

    1. The proportion of women in manufacturing is higher in Kerala than the all-India average.
    2. Kerala has a lower proportion of women in manufacturing compared to the all-India average.
    3. The data from PLFS 2023-24 shows no significant difference between Kerala and the all-India average regarding women's participation in manufacturing.

      Which statement best describes the wage situation for casual laborers in Kerala compared to India?

      1. Casual laborers in Kerala are better paid than their counterparts in India, yet a gender wage gap persists.
      2. Casual laborers in Kerala earn less than those in the rest of India.
      3. The gender wage gap is non-existent for casual laborers in Kerala.

        Identify the correct statement regarding the prevalence of gender disparity in earnings in Kerala:

        1. Gender differences in earnings are more common in casual labor than in salaried jobs or self-employment in Kerala.
        2. Salaried employment in Kerala shows a greater gender disparity in earnings than casual labor.
        3. Self-employment in Kerala is unaffected by gender differences in earnings.

          Which of the following statements accurately reflects the gender wage gap in Kerala?

          1. Significant gender inequality in wages and remuneration exists in Kerala, mirroring national trends.
          2. Gender disparity in wage rates is limited to the informal sector in Kerala.
          3. Women and men in Kerala are paid less in casual work compared to their counterparts in India.

            Which of the following accurately describes the employment trends for women in Kerala?

            1. Kerala's female Work Participation Rate (WPR) in the 15-59 age group was 39.6% in 2023-24.
            2. The increase in women's employment in Kerala is primarily due to growth in formal sector jobs.
            3. The unemployment rate for women in Kerala is lower than that of men.

              Regarding the Kerala Model of Development, which of the following statements about women's labor force participation is accurate?

              1. Kerala exhibits gender paradoxes where women have low labor participation and high unemployment rates.
              2. Women's labor force participation rates in Kerala are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
              3. The gap between men's and women's labor force participation in Kerala has widened in recent years.
                According to NFHS 5 statistics, what percentage of women in Kerala have hypertension?
                According to NFHS 5 statistics, what percentage of women in Kerala have diabetes mellitus?
                According to the SRS Statistical Report 2018, what is the total fertility rate of illiterate women in Kerala in the age group of 15-49?
                Which of the following is attributed to the low maternal mortality rate and high female life expectancy in Kerala?
                What is the life expectancy of women in Kerala?
                Which Indian state has the highest female literacy rate?
                According to NFHS-5, 2019-20 statistics, what is the literacy rate of women (age 15-49) in Kerala?
                What does the data from the Census, 2011 indicate about the gender gap in literacy in Kerala?
                What is the female literacy rate in Kerala according to the 2011 Census?
                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?