Question : Comprehension

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Option 1: expel

Option 2: exaggerate

Option 3: expand

Option 4: compete

Question : How do you calculate the poverty line?

Option 1: The income of an individual under a threshold value published by the Government of India.

Option 2: The income of any individual is less than 50 INR in a day.

Option 3: The average income of all the individuals in a country.

Option 4: The income of a family of less than 100 INR in a day.

Question : Environmental movements in India are primarily concerned with:

Option 1: Promoting urbanization

Option 2: Supporting industrial growth

Option 3: Protecting natural resources and ecosystems

Option 4: Encouraging fossil fuel consumption

Question : Peasants' movements in India have historically fought for:

Option 1: The abolition of monarchy

Option 2: The implementation of digital technology in agriculture

Option 3: The rights to land ownership and fair agricultural practices

Option 4: The promotion of urbanization

Question : Who was the Governor-General of India when the permanent settlement was introduced in 1793?

Option 1: Warren Hastings

Option 2: Charles Cornwallis

Option 3: Thomas Munro

Option 4: Robert Clive

Question : The planned economy in India is based on which system?

Option 1: Capitalist system

Option 2: Traditional system

Option 3: Command system

Option 4: Socialist system

Question : Assertion: The consumer protection act 2019 is only applicable on e-commerce firms.

Reason: The consumer protection act 2019 extends to the whole of India.

Option 1: Both the assertion and the reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both the assertion and the reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.

Option 4: The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

Question : The British Government intervened in the affairs of the Company and passed an Act in 1773 A.D., known as the

Option 1: Regulating Act

Option 2: Pitt's India Act

Option 3: Charter Act

Option 4: Company Act

Question : The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by

Option 1: 5th June

Option 2: 15th June

Option 3: 1st July

Option 4: 15th July

Question : Which of the following is an example of communalism in India?

Option 1: Language-based movements

Option 2:  Inter-caste marriages

Option 3: Communal riots

Option 4: Economic reforms