BPSC CCE Prelims
Employment, Poverty & Inclusive Growth Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which organization carries out the survey for determining the poverty line?
Detailed Explanation:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), now part of the National Statistical Office (NSO), conducts the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) which provides data for determining the poverty line.
The NSSO surveys collect detailed data on consumption patterns, income, and expenditure of households across India, which forms the basis for poverty estimation by expert committees and the Planning Commission/NITI Aayog.
Which statement is not true about the poverty estimates based on the 68th round of NSSO?
Detailed Explanation:
The 68th NSSO round (2011-12) used the Tendulkar methodology and established the poverty line at Rs. 33.33 per capita per day for urban areas (Statement 1 is true). The survey revealed that 21.9% of India's population was living below the poverty line (Statement 2 is true).
Statement 3 claims 33.35% of the population was below the poverty line, which contradicts the official figure of 21.9% and is therefore incorrect.
Therefore, Statement 3 is the false statement, making Option 3 the correct answer.
In which year was the ‘National Extension Service’ launched?
Detailed Explanation:
The National Extension Service (NES) was launched on 2 October 1953 as India's first comprehensive rural development program, aiming to improve agriculture, health, education, and sanitation in villages through community participation.
It preceded the Community Development Programme (CDP) expansion and laid the foundation for subsequent rural development initiatives in independent India.
Therefore, 1953 is the correct year, making Option 1 the correct answer.
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What is the objective of community development?
Detailed Explanation:
The Community Development Programme (CDP), launched in India in 1952, aimed at holistic rural development through participatory action, focusing on improving living standards, agricultural productivity, health, and education.
The core objective was to foster harmonious life by promoting social justice, self-determination, empowerment, and collective action—ensuring communities live peacefully with mutual cooperation and shared progress.
Therefore, harmonious life represents the fundamental goal of community development, making Option 3 the correct answer.