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HPAS 2016 Economy Topic-Wise Solutions

HPAS 2016 Economy Topic-Wise Solutions

📌 Topic Index
Q71. Finance Commission Mandate Q72. MGNREGA Budget Allocation Q73. HP Gender-wise Literacy Q74. HDI Metrics Analysis Q75. Poverty Survey Agencies Q76. AMRUT Mission Urban Plan Q77. Inter-State Poverty Ratios Q78. Agri Credit & Rural Budgets Q79. HP 12th Plan Growth Rate Q80. Usual Principal Status Rates
Question 71

Which of the following statements is correct in reference to the Finance Commission of India?

  • (a) It facilitates the judicial distribution of finance among the PSUs.
  • (b) It ensures transparency in financial administration.
  • (c) It deals with the financial relations between States and Centre.
  • (d) It ensures financial prudence of State Government.
Correct Answer: (c) It deals with the financial relations between States and Centre.
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Question 72

In the Budget for 2017-18, the funds allocated for MGNREGA is:

  • (a) Rs. 45,000 Cr.
  • (b) Rs. 48,000 Cr.
  • (c) Rs. 35,000 Cr.
  • (d) Rs. 55,000 Cr.
Correct Answer: (b) Rs. 48,000 Cr.
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Question 73

As per census 2011, literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh for male and female respectively is:

  • (a) 90.27 and 70.08
  • (b) 89.53 and 75.93
  • (c) 89.53 and 71.53
  • (d) 90.27 and 71.53
Correct Answer: (b) 89.53 and 75.93
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Question 74

HDI is measured with reference to: (1) Infant Mortality (2) Real GDP per capita (3) Life Expectancy at birth (4) Morbidity.

  • (a) 1 and 4 are correct
  • (b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
  • (c) 3 and 4 are correct
  • (d) All are correct
Status: QUESTION SCRAPPED BY HPPSC
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Question 75

Who conducts the periodical sample survey for estimating the poverty line in India?

  • (a) Niti Aayog
  • (b) CSO
  • (c) NSSO
  • (d) Ministry of Social Justice
Correct Answer: (c) NSSO
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Question 76

AMRUT was launched on:

  • (a) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic Urban infrastructure in 500 cities
  • (b) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic amenities in 500 districts
  • (c) 25 June, 2014 to improve basic Urban infrastructure in cities
  • (d) 25 June, 2016 to improve availability of safe drinking water in Urban areas
Correct Answer: (a) 25 June, 2015 to improve basic Urban infrastructure in 500 cities
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Question 77

Which of the following State of India has the highest poverty ratio?

  • (a) Bihar
  • (b) Jharkhand
  • (c) Odisha
  • (d) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: (c) Odisha
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Question 78

For the Budget proposals 2017-18; which of the following is not correct?

  • (a) Target for agriculture credit has been fixed to the tune of Rs. 10 Lac Crore
  • (b) New Mini Labs in Krishi Vigyan Kendra will be established
  • (c) Total allocation for rural, agriculture and allied sector is Rs. 80,000 crore
  • (d) Achieving 100 percent village electrification by 1 May, 2018
Correct Answer: (c) Total allocation for rural, agriculture and allied sector is Rs. 80,000 crore
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Question 79

The growth rate of Himachal Pradesh during 12th Plan (2012-17) has been estimated at:

  • (a) 6.8 percent
  • (b) 7.2 percent
  • (c) 7.8 percent
  • (d) 5.9 percent
Correct Answer: (b) 7.2 percent
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Question 80

What was the unemployment rate during 2015-16 based on Usual Principal Status in India?

  • (a) 8.7 percent
  • (b) 7.8 percent
  • (c) 5.0 percent
  • (d) 4.2 percent
Correct Answer: (c) 5.0 percent
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