Programmes towards Poverty Alleviation MCQs with Explanations
Practice MCQ Questions
Ques: 1
How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.
DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 3 and 4 only
Ques: 2
Consider the following statements regarding Public Distribution Systems:
The main objective was to provide essential commodities at subsidized prices.
It was started as a price support program.
Food subsidy is provided by the State Governments.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 1 and 2
In the 1960s, the Public Distribution System (PDS) was started as a price support program. Its main objective was to provide essential commodities at subsidized prices. Food subsidies in India include subsidies given to farmers by way of support prices and purchasing operations of the Food Corporation of India, Consumer subsidies offered by PDS and subsidies to FCI to cover all these costs. Food subsidy is provided by the Government of India. Under the scheme of decentralized procurement, State specific economic cost is determined by the Government of India and the difference between the economic cost so fixed and the Central Issue Prices is passed on to the State as food subsidy.
Ques: 3
Which of the following programme was meant for the eradication of poverty in rural India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP; 2 October,1980), Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment (TRYSEM;15 August, 1979) and National Rural Employment Programme (NREP; October, 1980) were started for the eradication of poverty in rural areas.
Ques: 4
Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan (MPoWR) Programme is supported by:
Correct Answer:
(C) International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and Ratan Tata Trust
The Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan (MPoWR) Programme was implemented in the six poorest blocks of the districts of the Jodhpur division in Western Rajasthan. The project was financed by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the Government of Rajasthan, as well as contributions from Sir Ratan Tata Trust, banks and beneficiaries. The project was declared effective on 11 December, 2008 and was completed on 31st December, 2017 with two extensions.
Ques: 5
Which of the following is a method to eradicate poverty?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Population control, increased savings (higher capital formation) and more investment in productive activities-all of these will help in eradicating poverty.