The quiz of the day (Based on the article)
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. What is the primary argument presented in the article regarding MGNREGS?
a) The scheme is outdated and should be gradually phased out.
b) The scheme has become unnecessary due to urbanization and economic growth.
c) The scheme is effective only in times of economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
d) Despite its necessity, MGNREGS is being underfunded and undermined by the government.
Q 2. Which of the following best captures the central theme of the article?
a) The need for more transparent governance in welfare schemes.
b) The significance of sustained and sufficient funding for MGNREGS.
c) The importance of technological improvements in the implementation of MGNREGS.
d) The growing irrelevance of rural employment schemes in a developing India.
Q 3. The article suggests that MGNREGS funding is being "pruned." What does this imply?
a) The scheme is being gradually expanded to include more beneficiaries.
b) The government is deliberately restricting funding despite continued demand.
c) The scheme is becoming more efficient with reduced financial waste.
d) The government is preparing to replace MGNREGS with a more modern alternative.
Q 4. (Filler) Many people consider landline phones _____ in the age of mobile technology. (disposable/dispensable)
Q 5. (One-word) Means necessary for survival –
a) Allocation; b) Adequacy; c) Sustenance
Q 6. (Meaning) Indigent – Furious/Substantial/Destitute/Elaborate
Q 7. (One-word) Expenditure – Outlay/Appropriation/Allocation
Q 8-10. (Spot the errors) The data to analyse are crucial not only for decision-making but also essential for predicting future trends, as even new challenges continue to emerge.
Give it a try as you read the article. The quiz will be solved at the end of the evening lecture.
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Q 1. What is the primary argument presented in the article regarding MGNREGS?
a) The scheme is outdated and should be gradually phased out.
b) The scheme has become unnecessary due to urbanization and economic growth.
c) The scheme is effective only in times of economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
d) Despite its necessity, MGNREGS is being underfunded and undermined by the government.
Q 2. Which of the following best captures the central theme of the article?
a) The need for more transparent governance in welfare schemes.
b) The significance of sustained and sufficient funding for MGNREGS.
c) The importance of technological improvements in the implementation of MGNREGS.
d) The growing irrelevance of rural employment schemes in a developing India.
Q 3. The article suggests that MGNREGS funding is being "pruned." What does this imply?
a) The scheme is being gradually expanded to include more beneficiaries.
b) The government is deliberately restricting funding despite continued demand.
c) The scheme is becoming more efficient with reduced financial waste.
d) The government is preparing to replace MGNREGS with a more modern alternative.
Q 4. (Filler) Many people consider landline phones _____ in the age of mobile technology. (disposable/dispensable)
Q 5. (One-word) Means necessary for survival –
a) Allocation; b) Adequacy; c) Sustenance
Q 6. (Meaning) Indigent – Furious/Substantial/Destitute/Elaborate
Q 7. (One-word) Expenditure – Outlay/Appropriation/Allocation
Q 8-10. (Spot the errors) The data to analyse are crucial not only for decision-making but also essential for predicting future trends, as even new challenges continue to emerge.