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UPSC 2018 · Q25 · Indian Economy › Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes · Save

With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements :

  1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
  2. The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
  3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only
UPSC 2018 · Q30 · Indian Economy › Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes · Save

International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

(a) Child labour
(b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
(c) Regulation of food prices and food security
(d) Gender parity at the workplace
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Answer: (a) Child labour
UPSC 2018 · Q49 · Indian Economy › Human Development, Poverty & Employment Schemes · Save

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
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Answer: (c) 2 and 4