What is the primary role of the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)?

What is the 'Mission Vatsalya' initiative's contribution to financial empowerment?

The 'LIFE Mission' project in Kerala supports financial empowerment by focusing on:

Which of the following describes the unique approach to financial empowerment in Kerala?

The state's high social indicators, such as low infant mortality and high life expectancy, are linked to financial empowerment because they:

The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) contributes to financial empowerment by:

The 'Grama Panchayat' (Village Council) in Kerala plays a crucial role in grassroots financial empowerment by:

The high level of consumer debt in Kerala is often linked to which factor?

Which of the following statements about economic thinkers and their ideas are incorrect?

1. Paul A. Samuelson believed that a nation's financial stability is contingent upon effective economic planning and judicious resource management.
2. Karl Marx identified 'surplus value' as the portion of a product's value that goes to the laborer.
3. Ramesh Chandra Dutt's studies supported the notion that British exploitation benefited India's economy.
4. Mahatma Gandhi's economic vision included a strong emphasis on rural-agricultural systems and cottage industries.

What is a key feature of the 'Kerala Bank' (Kerala State Co-operative Bank) that aids in financial inclusion?

Which of the following statements are true about Indian economic thought?

1. Chanakya's 'Arthashastra' emphasized the importance of sound policies for national progress and is considered a cornerstone of Indian economic thought.
2. Dadabhai Naoroji's 'Drain Theory' posited that British rule benefited India by improving its economic infrastructure.
3. Mahatma Gandhi's economic philosophy prioritized large-scale industrialization and urban development.
4. Amartya Sen, a Nobel laureate, focused his research on areas such as welfare economics, inequality, and poverty.

Identify the correct assertions regarding the contributions of Western economic thinkers.

1. Adam Smith, often called the 'father of Economics,' advocated for minimal government intervention in economic activities, a principle known as 'Laissez Faire'.
2. Karl Marx, in his work 'Das Capital,' argued that laborers receive the full value of their contribution, with profits going entirely to them.
3. Alfred Marshall emphasized that economic activities should be oriented towards promoting the welfare of society.
4. Lionel Robbins suggested that unlimited wants should be prioritized to ensure economic growth.

Which of the following statements accurately describe the fundamental concepts of Economics ?

1. Economics primarily focuses on the study of wealth and its accumulation.
2. Economic activities are intrinsically linked to human wants and the satisfaction thereof.
3. The core economic problems revolve around deciding what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
4. Economic decisions are solely based on the availability of technology, irrespective of resource constraints.

The "Year of Enterprises" initiative by the Kerala government directly supports financial empowerment by focusing on:

The inflow of remittances from Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) has contributed to financial empowerment by:

Kudumbashree, a state-level poverty eradication and women empowerment mission, promotes financial empowerment primarily through:

Which of the following Kerala government initiatives is a prime example of leveraging digital technology for financial inclusion?

The role of cooperative banks in Kerala's financial ecosystem is particularly significant because they:

The "Kerala Model" of development is often criticized for its initial focus on social welfare over economic growth. What economic phenomenon in the 1970s and 80s compensated for this?

The high literacy rate in Kerala has a direct link to financial empowerment because it enabled the populace to:

Which of the following historical factors is considered the most significant contributor to Kerala's unique 'Human Development' model?

What was the target population for connectivity in hilly and tribal areas under Bharat Nirman by 2009?

Under which initiative was the goal set to provide connectivity to all habitations with a population of more than 1000 in plain areas by 2009?

What is the minimum population requirement for an unconnected habitation in hilly and desert areas to be eligible for connectivity under PMGSY?

What is the minimum population requirement for an unconnected habitation in plain areas to be eligible for connectivity under PMGSY?

What was the primary objective of the PMGSY?

When was the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched?

What are some of the causes of chronic poverty that NREGA works aim to address through natural resource management?

Which of the following is an auxiliary objective of the NREGA?

NREGA is recognized internationally for what unique feature?

Who is eligible for guaranteed wage employment under NREGA?

What is the minimum number of guaranteed wage employment days provided by NREGA in a financial year to eligible households?

When did the NREGA come into force?

Which ministry is responsible for implementing the NREGA?

What is the primary objective of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)?

Which Gram Panchayat became the first in Kerala to completely eradicate extreme poverty?

Which district had the least number of extremely poor families in the State?

What percentage of the extremely poor households are accounted for by Malappuram district?

Which district has the highest number of extremely poor families in Kerala?

The Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme is a State-wide initiative launched by which Indian state?

What was the name of Kerala's flagship destitute identification programme mentioned in the notes?

Which department was responsible for conducting the survey for the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme?

Which key deprivation indicators were used to identify extremely poor households in the programme?

What is the primary goal of the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme in Kerala?

Match the following Western Economic Thinkers with their Key Contributions:

Adam Smith	Focused on the exploitation of labor and 'surplus value' in 'Das Capital'
Karl Marx	Advocated for limited government intervention ('Laissez Faire')
Alfred Marshall	Stressed prioritizing wants for efficient resource utilization
Lionel Robbins	Emphasized welfare orientation in economic activities in 'Principles of Economics'

Dadabhai Naoroji's 'Drain Theory' highlighted which issue in British India ?

Which Indian economist, known for his work 'Arthashastra', emphasized the importance of right policies for a nation's progress ?

Alfred Marshall emphasized that economic activities must be oriented towards what ?

According to Karl Marx, what is the basis of production and the reward for it ?

What is the economic theory advocated by Adam Smith, emphasizing limited government intervention and individual freedom ?