What is the role of the state in relation to social justice theory, as introduced by Prof. Amartya Sen?

1. The state must provide people's freedom to choose and act as a matter of right.
2. The state should ensure equal outcomes for all citizens.
3. The state's role is limited to regulating economic transactions.

According to Amartya Sen's capability approach, how is well-being defined under inequality of opportunity?

1. Well-being is defined in terms of people's freedom to choose and act.
2. Well-being is defined by the total wealth an individual possesses.
3. Well-being is determined by one's social status and gender.

Which concept is concerned with ensuring a common starting point for individuals?

1. Inequality in opportunity.
2. Inequality in outcome.
3. Horizontal inequality.

What does 'inequality in outcome' refer to?

1. It refers to a situation where individuals cannot possess an equal level of material wealth.
2. It means that everyone has the same opportunities in life.
3. It is concerned with ensuring a common starting point for all.

Which of the following best describes economic inequality?

1. Economic inequality refers to the disparity in economic well-being among individuals, groups, or countries.
2. It primarily focuses on the differences in social status, regardless of wealth or opportunity.
3. Economic inequality is solely determined by an individual's educational background.

What is a key principle regarding the pay for men and women under the NFFWP scheme?

Which of the following is NOT a focus area for activities under the NFFWP?

Which group of people does the NFFWP scheme primarily target?

What is the minimum share of wages paid to workers under the NFFWP scheme in cash?

Who is the Nodal Officer in the districts under the NFFWP scheme?

Who provides the entire amount of money and food grains to the states under NFFWP?

In which district and state was the NFFWP scheme inaugurated?

Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of the NFFWP launch?

Which Five-Year Plan was active when the NFFWP was launched?

When was the National Food for Work Programme (NFFWP) launched?

Which of the following activities is NOT included in the SGRY scheme?

What percentage of the annual allocation under SGRY is earmarked for beneficiary schemes for SC/ST families below the poverty line?

What is the minimum foodgrain allowance in wages paid to workers under the SGRY scheme?

Which institutions are responsible for the implementation of the SGRY scheme?

What is the central-state share for the SGRY scheme?

What is one of the main objectives of the SGRY scheme?

Who was the Prime Minister of India when the SGRY scheme was launched?

During which Five Year Plan was the SGRY scheme launched?

When was the Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) announced?

Which two schemes were merged to form the Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojana (SGRY)?

Which Prime Minister launched the JGSY scheme?

What is the maximum amount a Gram Panchayat can spend annually on administrative expenses and technical consultancy under JGSY?

Who determines the wages under the JGSY scheme?

How much of the annual allocation under JGSY is used for creating basic facilities for the disabled?

What percentage of the JGSY fund is allocated for individual beneficiary schemes for SC/ST?

The JGSY scheme gives priority to which groups?

Which areas are covered by the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana?

On what date was the JGSY scheme launched?

Which of the following is a primary objective of the JGSY scheme?

What was the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) previously known as?

Which of the following aspects was NOT a primary focus of the Food for Work Programme (FFW)?

1. Eradication of poverty.
2. Creation of public assets in rural areas.
3. Providing wages in the form of subsidized food grains.
4. Promoting large-scale industrialization in rural India.

Analyze the following statements about the Food for Work Programme (FFW) and identify the correct one.

1. The scheme was operational for a period of three years.
2. It aimed to provide employment and food security simultaneously.
3. The FFW was a centrally sponsored scheme focusing solely on urban development.
4. Beneficiaries were required to contribute a portion of their earnings back to the government.

In what year was the Food for Work Programme (FFW) merged with the National Rural Employment Programme (NREP)?

1. The FFW was merged with NREP in 1977.
2. The merger occurred in 1980.
3. The scheme was integrated in 1979.
4. The merger took place in 1981.

Which of the following was a major criticism leveled against the Food for Work Scheme?

1. It provided excessive wages to beneficiaries.
2. It failed to create any public assets.
3. It significantly failed to reduce rural unemployment.
4. The food grains provided were of poor quality.

How were wages paid to beneficiaries under the Food for Work Programme (FFW)?

1. Wages were paid exclusively in cash.
2. Beneficiaries received wages in the form of food grains at subsidized prices.
3. Wages were determined by the market price of food grains.
4. Payment was made through a voucher system redeemable at local markets.

What was the primary objective of the Food for Work Programme (FFW) launched in 1977?

1. The main goal was to provide free food grains to all citizens.
2. Its objective was to eradicate hunger and poverty and create public assets in rural areas.
3. The scheme aimed to increase agricultural exports from India.
4. It focused on providing vocational training to unemployed youth.

Which of these are included in the scope of works under MPLADS?

1. Construction of community libraries.
2. Renovation of private commercial properties.
3. Development of public drainage facilities.
4. Purchase of vehicles for personal use by MPs.

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the works permissible under the MPLADS scheme.

1. Construction of buildings for schools and hostels is a permissible work.
2. Development of public irrigation facilities can be undertaken.
3. Construction of link roads and bridges falls under the scheme's purview.
4. MPLADS funds can be used for the construction of private residential buildings.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the MPLADS program?

1. MPLADS was launched in December 1993 as a central sector scheme.
2. It allows Members of Parliament to fund projects based on their personal preferences, regardless of local needs.
3. The primary objective is to facilitate the immediate execution of small, locally important schemes.
4. Only Rajya Sabha members are eligible to utilize funds under MPLADS.

The primary purpose of a "fiscal stimulus" package is to:

A government can address the issue of tax evasion by:

Which of the following is a progressive tax system?

A government’s decision to implement a capital gains tax is a measure to:

What is the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in resource mobilisation?

Which of the following is a method of domestic resource mobilisation?