What is the main advantage of integrating national schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat with local development plans?

In the formulation of development projects, which principle is often followed to ensure project objectives are well-defined and attainable?

What is typically the output of a situation analysis that employs tools like SWOT and Problem Tree Analysis in local planning?

Which of the following tools is commonly used in local-level planning to assess a community’s internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats?

Who are considered key stakeholders in the situation analysis phase of Kerala’s decentralized planning model?

What is a key method used in collecting baseline data during the situation analysis phase?

Which of the following best describes the beneficiary identification process in Grama Sabhas?

How do Grama Sabhas contribute to public accountability in Kerala’s local governance system?

In Kerala’s decentralized planning process, which of the following local issues might be identified and prioritized during the situation analysis phase by Grama Sabhas?

In the People’s Plan Campaign, who were involved in the participatory planning process to ensure democratization of development?

How much of Kerala’s state development budget was allocated to local bodies for decentralized planning under the PPC?

Which assemblies were central to Kerala’s decentralized planning process under the People’s Plan Campaign?

Who was the Chief Minister of Kerala when the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched, known for taking proactive steps in decentralizing governance through this initiative?

What was a defining feature of Kerala’s People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) that made it a significant example of decentralized governance?

Which city is renowned for pioneering participatory budgeting, a process allowing citizens to directly decide on the allocation of public funds?

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in participatory planning campaigns like Kerala’s People’s Plan Campaign?

In which year was Kerala’s People’s Plan Campaign (PPC), a pioneering participatory planning initiative, launched?

Which mission focuses on enhancing the livelihood opportunities of rural women by providing them with access to credit, skill development, and market linkages, primarily through Self-Help Groups?

Which of the following government initiatives primarily aims to improve female literacy rates and ensure girls' access to education in India?

Which of the following policies has led to a significant increase in women’s representation in local governance by reserving a specific percentage of seats for women in Panchayats?

What is ‘bridging social capital’?

Which of the following best describes ‘bonding social capital’?

How does social capital contribute to economic development?

Which of the following is a primary component of social capital?

What is meant by ‘Social Capital’?

Which of the following challenges is most commonly faced by SHGs in India?

In which of the following ways do SHGs promote rural economic development?

How does the SHG-Bank Linkage Program (SBLP) support SHGs in India?

What is the primary mechanism through which SHGs offer loans to their members?

Which financial institution primarily supports SHGs in India by providing microcredit?

How do SHGs contribute to women’s empowerment in India?

Which of the following government programs focuses on promoting SHGs and livelihoods?

How do SHGs promote thrift among their members?

Which of the following is a key feature of SHGs in India?

What is the primary objective of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India?

Which of the following is a key feature of the agricultural economy in Kerala?

How does Kerala's decentralized governance contribute to the development of its rural economy?

Which program focuses on poverty alleviation and self-employment generation in rural India?

What is the major challenge faced by India’s rural economy?

Which of the following sectors has seen significant growth in Kerala’s rural economy in recent years?

How do remittances impact the rural economy of Kerala?

Which of the following government programs specifically aims at improving rural infrastructure in India?

Which agricultural practice is prevalent in Kerala and forms an important part of its rural economy?

Which of the following best describes the contribution of Kerala’s rural economy?

What is the primary sector of employment in the rural economy of India?

What role does capacity building play in the success of Local Economic Development?

Which of the following is a key indicator of successful Local Economic Development?

How does LED promote environmental sustainability in economic development?

Which Indian government initiative promotes LED by empowering local governance?

What role does infrastructure development play in Local Economic Development?