Question : Statement 1: Inadequate social protection measures can perpetuate poverty.

Statement 2: Social protection programs such as pensions, healthcare, and education subsidies can help reduce poverty and inequality.

Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is true.

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is false.

Question : Statement 1: The services sector contributes significantly to the GDP of India, Pakistan, and China.

Statement 2: Services such as banking, education, healthcare, and tourism play a crucial role in the economies of these countries.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

Question : Assertion: Government policies play a crucial role in promoting human capital formation.

Reason: Government interventions can improve access to education and healthcare services.

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

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

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : The "Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)" scheme provides:

Option 1: Free education to children in rural areas

Option 2: Skill development training for unemployed youth

Option 3: Nutrition and healthcare services to children and pregnant women

Option 4: Financial assistance for higher education to marginalized students

Question : The poverty line is defined as the minimum level of income required to meet the:

Option 1: Basic needs of a family

Option 2: Luxurious lifestyle of a family

Option 3: Expenses of education and healthcare only

Option 4: Expenses of food and clothing only