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Which of the following concepts are considered as pillars of Human Development?
1. Equity
2. Sustainability
3. Productivity
4. Security
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements about the Public Distribution System :
1. The Public Distribution System is operated under the joint responsibility of Centre and State/Union Territories.
2. Food Corporation of India has assumed the responsibility for procurement, storage and transportation of food grains to the State Governments.
3. Both Centre and State have the joint responsibility to identify eligible beneficiaries.
4. Some States also distribute additional items of mass consumption through the PDS outlets such as pulses, edible oil, etc.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
Other things remaining constant, the market supply for a good increases if :
1. its price increases.
2. price of its factors of production decreases.
3. price of other goods decreases.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements regarding poverty in India :
1. While determining poverty line in India, a minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirements, etc. are determined for subsistence.
2. The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
SDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog, includes 17 SDGs for each State. Which one of the following is not included in that index ?
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Zero hunger
Reduced unemployment
Life below water
Responsible consumption and production
What does India's "Blue growth" refer to ?
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Upgradation of Indian Air Force
Discouraging farmers from using pesticides
A long-term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors
Socio-economic empowerment of India's blue collar workers in the unorganized sector