CHAPTER 4: POVERTY: The chapter discuss the various
attributes of poverty, comprehend the diverse dimensions relating to the concept
of poverty, critically appreciate the way poverty is estimated and poverty
alleviation programmes.
UPSC 2012: 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 :
(a) 1
only
(b) 2
and 3 only
(c) 1
and 3 only
(d) 1,
2 and 3
Ans : A
CHAPTER 5: HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION IN INDIA: The chapter discuss the concepts of Human
Resource, Human Capital Formation and Human Development and the links between
investment in human capital, economic growth and human development.
UPSC 2019: In
the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as
part of its social capital?
(a) The proportion
of literates in the population
(b) The stock of
its buildings, other infrastructure and machines
(c) The size of
population in the working age group
(d) The level of
mutual trust and harmony in the society
Ans : D
UPSC 2018: 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?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Ans : C
CHAPTER 6: RURAL DEVELOPMENT: The chapter discuss the concept rural
development and the major issues associated with it and how crucial the
development of rural areas is for India’s overall development.
CHAPTER 7: EMPLOYMENT: GROWTH,
INFORMALISATION AND OTHER ISSUES:
The chapter discuss the basic concepts relating to employment such as economic
activity, worker, workforce and unemployment.
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT: The chapter discuss
the concept of environment, analyse the causes and effects of ‘environmental
degradation’ and ‘resource depletion’ and understand the nature of
environmental challenges facing India.