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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) for the year 2024:
1. India ranks 134th out of 193 countries in the Human Development Index for 2024.
2. India’s HDI value has increased to 0.644 in 2024.
3. The HDI report titled “Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World” was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(d) 1, 2, and 3 statements are correct
According to the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR), India ranked 134th out of 193 countries on the global Human Development Index (HDI) in 2024. This is an improvement from its 2021 ranking of 135th. India’s HDI score of 0.644 in 2022 puts it in the “medium human development” category. This is a significant change from 1990, when India’s HDI was 0.434, representing a 48.4% increase over the years.
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(d) 1, 2, and 3 statements are correct
According to the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR), India ranked 134th out of 193 countries on the global Human Development Index (HDI) in 2024. This is an improvement from its 2021 ranking of 135th. India’s HDI score of 0.644 in 2022 puts it in the “medium human development” category. This is a significant change from 1990, when India’s HDI was 0.434, representing a 48.4% increase over the years.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding India’s socio-economic performance during the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” period:
1. India’s GDP per capita has shown a significant increase, placing it among the top five G20 nations.
2. The Human Development Index (HDI) of India has improved, but it still ranks lower than the global average.
3. India’s life expectancy has surpassed the global average, reflecting significant improvements in healthcare.
4. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women in India has seen a substantial increase, placing it above the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(b) Only 2nd Statement is correct
In terms of per capita GDP, Mexico, South Africa, India and Indonesia rank lower than the world average. India , despite of improvement over the years , is still at the bottom in G20 group with per capita GDP of 1592 USD, about one tenth of the world average of 10157 (USD) (Statement 1 is incorrect)
After a drop in 2021, India’s HDI value increases from 0.633 to 0.644 in 2022, placing the country in the medium human development category. With a Gender Inequality Index value of 0.437 in 2022, India has shown progress and fares better than the global average of 0.462 and the South Asian average of 0.478 (Statement 2 is correct)
The life expectancy for India in 2023 was 70.42 years, a 0.33% increase from 2022. The life expectancy for India in 2022 was 70.19 years, a 0.33% increase from 2021. The life expectancy for India in 2021 was 69.96 years, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
According to the United Nations, the global average life expectancy in 2024 is 73.33 years. (Statement 4 is incorrect)
India’s female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 32.8% for women aged 15 and above, and 35.6% for women aged 15–59. This is much lower than the male LFPR, which is 77.2% for women aged 15 and above, and 81.8% for women aged 15–59.
The global average female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 49% according to the World Bank. This is a decline from 50.9% in 1990 (Statement 4 is incorrect)
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(b) Only 2nd Statement is correct
In terms of per capita GDP, Mexico, South Africa, India and Indonesia rank lower than the world average. India , despite of improvement over the years , is still at the bottom in G20 group with per capita GDP of 1592 USD, about one tenth of the world average of 10157 (USD) (Statement 1 is incorrect)
After a drop in 2021, India’s HDI value increases from 0.633 to 0.644 in 2022, placing the country in the medium human development category. With a Gender Inequality Index value of 0.437 in 2022, India has shown progress and fares better than the global average of 0.462 and the South Asian average of 0.478 (Statement 2 is correct)
The life expectancy for India in 2023 was 70.42 years, a 0.33% increase from 2022. The life expectancy for India in 2022 was 70.19 years, a 0.33% increase from 2021. The life expectancy for India in 2021 was 69.96 years, a 0.33% increase from 2020.
According to the United Nations, the global average life expectancy in 2024 is 73.33 years. (Statement 4 is incorrect)
India’s female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 32.8% for women aged 15 and above, and 35.6% for women aged 15–59. This is much lower than the male LFPR, which is 77.2% for women aged 15 and above, and 81.8% for women aged 15–59.
The global average female labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 49% according to the World Bank. This is a decline from 50.9% in 1990 (Statement 4 is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress at the time of Indian Independence?
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(c) J.B. Kripalani was the president of the Indian National Congress in 1947. Before Kripalani, the President of INC was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.
After Kripalani, Pattabhi Sitaraimayya was the president of INC in 1948 & 1949.
In 1950, Purushottam Das Tandon was the president of INC and after that in 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of INC.
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(c) J.B. Kripalani was the president of the Indian National Congress in 1947. Before Kripalani, the President of INC was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.
After Kripalani, Pattabhi Sitaraimayya was the president of INC in 1948 & 1949.
In 1950, Purushottam Das Tandon was the president of INC and after that in 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of INC.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of the Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects?
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(c) Administration of Justice, Land Revenue, Police
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(c) Administration of Justice, Land Revenue, Police
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following freedom fighters:
1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh
2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
3. Rash Behari Bose.
Who among them was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
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(a) Only one
Rash Behari Bose: He was born in Bardhawan, West Bengal. Although he was more interested in revolutionary activities, he earned a degree in medical science and engineering. He was one of the key organisers of Ghadar revolution that aimed to attack the British army from the inside. It helped in activating an uprising in India.
He attempted to assassinate Lord Hardinge by throwing a bomb at his parade in Delhi on December 23, 1912.
Rash Behari Bose escaped from India in 1915 and lived in Japan as an escapee. In 1943, he handed over the charge of Azad Hind Fauj to Subhas Chandra Bose.
The Japanese government had honoured him with the ‘Order of the Rising Sun’.
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(a) Only one
Rash Behari Bose: He was born in Bardhawan, West Bengal. Although he was more interested in revolutionary activities, he earned a degree in medical science and engineering. He was one of the key organisers of Ghadar revolution that aimed to attack the British army from the inside. It helped in activating an uprising in India.
He attempted to assassinate Lord Hardinge by throwing a bomb at his parade in Delhi on December 23, 1912.
Rash Behari Bose escaped from India in 1915 and lived in Japan as an escapee. In 1943, he handed over the charge of Azad Hind Fauj to Subhas Chandra Bose.
The Japanese government had honoured him with the ‘Order of the Rising Sun’.
