The 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana' provides maternity benefits to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana' provides maternity benefits to:
A. all women
B. only adolescent girls
C. only working women
D. pregnant and lactating mothers
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PMMVY provides maternity benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is used to measure the degree of concentration in an industry?
A. Herfindahl-Hirschman Index
B. Human Development Index
C. Lorenz curve only
D. Gini coefficient only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is calculated as the sum of the squares of the market shares of all firms in an industry and is widely used to measure market concentration.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation' was launched in:
A. 2016
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2017

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
AMRUT was launched in 2015.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following taxes is progressive in nature?
A. Income tax
B. Sales tax
C. Excise duty
D. Customs duty

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A progressive tax is one where the tax rate increases with the increase in the taxable amount. Personal income tax in India is progressive with different slabs.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1