Unemployment and Government Initiatives

Economics ⇒ Government and the Economy

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Define disguised unemployment with an example.

Describe one challenge faced by government initiatives in reducing unemployment.

Describe one way in which unemployment affects the economy.

Explain how government investment in infrastructure can reduce unemployment.

Explain how MGNREGA helps in reducing rural unemployment.

Explain the difference between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.

Explain the term 'jobless growth'.

Explain the term 'underemployment'.

Which government initiative aims to provide skill development to youth in India? (1) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (2) Mid-Day Meal Scheme (3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (4) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Which government scheme provides financial support to start-ups and entrepreneurs? (1) Stand Up India (2) MGNREGA (3) PMKVY (4) Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Which of the following is a cause of structural unemployment? (1) Change in technology (2) Change in weather (3) Change in government (4) Change in population

Which of the following is a consequence of high unemployment? (1) Higher GDP (2) Lower poverty (3) Social instability (4) Increased exports

Fill in the blank: ______ unemployment occurs due to changes in the structure of the economy, such as new technology replacing old jobs.

Fill in the blank: ______ unemployment occurs when people are not employed for the full year due to the nature of their work.

Fill in the blank: ______ unemployment occurs when people are temporarily between jobs or are searching for new jobs.

Fill in the blank: ______ unemployment occurs when people lose jobs due to a downturn in the economy.

True or False: Cyclical unemployment is caused by economic recessions.

True or False: Disguised unemployment is common in the agricultural sector in India.

True or False: Educated unemployment is a problem only in rural areas.

True or False: MGNREGA is applicable only in urban areas.