Unemployment and Government Initiatives
Economics ⇒ Government and the Economy
Unemployment and Government Initiatives starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define unemployment and explain its impact on the Indian economy.
Describe the main objectives of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).
Describe the relationship between economic growth and unemployment.
Describe the role of entrepreneurship in reducing unemployment in India.
Discuss the limitations of government initiatives in eradicating unemployment in India.
Discuss the role of education in reducing unemployment in India.
Explain how government expenditure on infrastructure can help reduce unemployment.
Explain how technological advancement can both increase and decrease unemployment.
Which government initiative aims to provide 100 days of wage employment in rural areas? (1) PMGSY (2) MGNREGA (3) PMKVY (4) NRLM
Which of the following best describes disguised unemployment? (1) More workers than required are employed (2) Workers are temporarily out of work (3) Workers are overqualified for their jobs (4) Workers are not willing to work
Which of the following is a cause of seasonal unemployment in India? (1) Lack of education (2) Dependence on agriculture (3) Industrial automation (4) Urban migration
Which of the following is a direct effect of high unemployment in an economy? (1) Increased GDP (2) Higher standard of living (3) Increased poverty (4) Lower dependency ratio
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment is caused by the lack of demand for goods and services during economic downturns.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs due to changes in the structure of the economy, such as the decline of certain industries.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when people are unemployed for a short period while moving from one job to another.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when people are willing to work at the prevailing wage rate but cannot find jobs due to a lack of demand in the economy.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Cyclical unemployment is mainly caused by fluctuations in economic activity.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Seasonal unemployment is prevalent in industries that operate throughout the year.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The government’s Digital India initiative has no impact on employment generation.
State whether the following statement is True or False: The government’s Make in India initiative aims to generate employment by promoting manufacturing.
