Human Development

7 Questions
  1. 1
    Consider the following statements :
    1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
    2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2022
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    Answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

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  2. 2
    In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
    UPSC CSE I - 2019
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    Answer: D. The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

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  3. 3
    Consider the following statements :
    Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables
    1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
    2. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
    3. accumulation of tangible wealth.
    4. accumulation of intangible wealth.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2018
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    Answer: C. 2 and 4

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  4. 4
    The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
    1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level
    2. Purchasing power parity at national level
    3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
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    Answer: A. 1 only

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  5. 5

    The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched to increase the production of:

    UPSC CSE I - 2010
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    Answer: B. Rice, wheat and pulses only

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  6. 6

    Consider the following statements:

    1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth.
    2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    UPSC CSE I - 2009
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    Answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

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  7. 7

    The first Indian State to have its Human Development Report prepared and released by Amartya Kumar Sen in Delhi is:

    UPSC CSE I - 1999
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    Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh

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