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What is the primary goal of the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme in Kerala?
The recommendations on the devolution of funds from the state to local bodies typically consider which of the following criteria?
A key measure recommended by an SFC to ensure the predictability of financial transfers to local bodies is to:
A recommendation to improve the fiscal health of local bodies might include an emphasis on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatization of certain services to:
A recommendation to improve the financial management of local bodies might include:
An SFC often recommends a system of incentive-based grants. What is the purpose of this?
One of the main objectives of an SFC's recommendations is to bridge the fiscal gap between the assigned functions of local bodies and their available financial resources. This is known as:
The State Finance Commission's report is submitted to the:
In addition to taxes, what other revenue sources does an SFC typically recommend for local bodies?
An SFC might recommend that local bodies be allowed to levy and collect certain taxes. A common example of this is:
A key recommendation of SFCs often involves the augmentation of the Consolidated Fund of the State to supplement the resources of:
Which constitutional amendment mandates the constitution of a State Finance Commission?
The primary function of a State Finance Commission (SFC) is to:
Human resources refer to: a) b) c) d)
Human-made resources are:
Non-renewable resources:
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
What does strategic planning in resource mobilization involve?
Why is sustainability important in resource mobilization?
Efficient utilization in resource mobilization means:
What is a major advantage of using 'social media' for resource mobilisation?
Which of the following describes the 'philanthropic' model of resource mobilisation?
What is the primary benefit of using a 'blended finance' approach?
Which of the following is a key challenge to resource mobilisation in a period of economic recession?
What is the primary objective of a 'case for support' document in resource mobilisation?
Resource mobilization includes the acquisition of which types of resources?
Which of the following is an example of an asset-based approach to resource mobilisation?
What does a 'donor stewardship plan' primarily aim to achieve?
Which of the following is a drawback of relying heavily on government grants for resource mobilisation?
A development project aims to be 'sustainable'. What does this imply for its resource mobilisation strategy?
What is the primary role of a 'microfinance institution' in resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is a common method of internal resource mobilisation for a business?
What is the primary risk associated with over-reliance on a single funding source?
Which of the following describes a 'capital campaign' for a non-profit organization?
What is the role of a 'prospect research' in resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is an example of 'in-kind' resource mobilisation?
What is the primary purpose of a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is a key advantage of using grants for resource mobilisation, especially for non-profit organizations?
When a government issues bonds to fund a major infrastructure project, it is an example of which type of resource mobilisation?
A key challenge in resource mobilisation for new startups is often a lack of 'social capital'. What does this term refer to?
In the context of development projects, what does 'crowdfunding' refer to?
What is the primary difference between a grant and a loan in resource mobilisation?
In the context of government finance, what does 'debt resource mobilisation' primarily involve?
Which of the following is an example of an external source of resource mobilisation?
Which of the following is NOT a key source of resource mobilization?
What is the primary objective of resource mobilisation in an organisation?

Identify the factors contributing to the poverty in Kerala.

  1. High unemployment rate among educated individuals.
  2. Easy access to economic opportunities for the majority of the population.
  3. Increasing inequality between the rich and the poor.
  4. Proximity to forest areas is a high correlate of poverty.

    What are the reasons for poverty in Kerala?

    1. Poor people belonging to marginalized communities struggle to find proper employment.
    2. Economic opportunities in Kerala are abundant for all educated professionals.
    3. Regions with fewer educational institutions and hospitals have a higher proportion of people below the poverty line.
    4. Rural Kerala reports lower poverty rates than urban areas.

      Which factors are identified as contributing to poverty in Kerala?

      1. High rates of unemployment among educated professionals.
      2. Easy access to basic services in all parts of Kerala.
      3. Growing inequality between the rich and the poor.
      4. Lack of correlation between poverty index and social disadvantage.

        What are the primary reasons for poverty in Kerala?

        1. The state has failed to create sufficient job opportunities despite economic exposure and remittances.
        2. Inequality between the rich and the poor is decreasing in Kerala.
        3. Rural poverty rates are lower than urban poverty rates in Kerala.
        4. There is a strong correlation between poverty and proximity to forest areas.