Skill Development and Employment Generation: RAS Prelims MCQs
88 RAS Prelims MCQs on skill development and employment cover the institutions of skilling, the schemes for jobs and the measurement of unemployment. NSDC, PMKVY and RPL, NAPS, SANKALP and STRIVE, MGNREGA, PM-SYM, SVAMITVA, the PLFS and the Four Labour Codes are asked as facts, matches and statements.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q71. Consider the following statements regarding platform workers in the gig economy: I. They typically enjoy the flexibility of choosing their working hours. II. They face vulnerabilities regarding social security, health benefits, and income stability. III. They are fully covered by the traditional definitions of an ‘employee’ under the Factories Act, 1948. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Platform workers enjoy flexibility in working hours, but face weak social security, health benefits and income stability. They are not fully covered by the definition of employee in the Factories Act, 1948, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q72. Which of the following accurately describes a common method used to assess the "skill gap" in a regional economy?
Explanation
A skill gap is assessed by analysing the gap between the skills job seekers have and the competencies that industry demands.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q73. Which of the following statements regarding the institutional framework of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) is incorrect?
Explanation
The NSDM has a three-tier institutional structure, a Governing Council for policy direction and an Executive Committee for day-to-day work. It does not forbid States from setting up their own State Skill Development Missions, so A is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q74. In the context of Rajasthan, which is the apex body executing state-level skill development and employment generation initiatives?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC) is the apex body that carries out State-level skill development and employment generation initiatives.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q75. Consider the following statements regarding PMKVY 4.0: Statement I: It introduces "Skill Hubs" in schools and higher education institutions to integrate vocational education with general education. Statement II: It completely eliminates the role of private training providers in the skilling ecosystem. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
PMKVY 4.0 introduces Skill Hubs in schools and higher education institutions to link vocational and general education, so Statement I is correct. It does not remove private training providers, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q76. Match the skill development initiatives in List I with their salient features in List II:
Skill Initiatives
Salient Features
A. SANKALP
i. Short-term training and RPL certification
B. STRIVE
ii. Financial support to employers for apprenticeship
C. PMKVY
iii. World Bank assisted project for improving the relevance and efficiency of ITIs
D. NAPS
iv. World Bank assisted project for strengthening institutional mechanisms for skill development
Explanation
SANKALP is a World Bank assisted project to strengthen institutional mechanisms for skill development, STRIVE is a World Bank assisted project to improve the relevance and efficiency of ITIs, PMKVY gives short-term training and RPL certification and NAPS gives financial support to employers for apprenticeship. This gives A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q77. Consider the following statements regarding the recent reforms and upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs): I. Several state governments have partnered with private sector giants to upgrade ITIs into Centers of Excellence. II. The focus of the upgradation is on introducing Industry 4.0 trades like robotics, 3D printing, and IoT. III. The upgradation process strictly bans the involvement of industry experts in curriculum design. IV. It aims to boost the employability of ITI graduates in the modern manufacturing sector. V. The reforms include digitizing the functioning and assessment processes of ITIs. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Upgrading ITIs involves partnerships with private firms to create Centres of Excellence, Industry 4.0 trades such as robotics, 3D printing and IoT, and better employability. It does not ban industry experts from curriculum design, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q78. Which of the following is NOT provided for under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)?
Explanation
NAPS shares the stipend with employers, shares the cost of basic training and encourages MSMEs to engage apprentices. It does not provide lifelong pensions after training, so D is not provided for.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q79. Consider the following measures of unemployment as traditionally calculated by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO): I. Current Daily Status (CDS) II. Usual Principal Status (UPS) III. Current Weekly Status (CWS) Which of the following represents the correct sequence of these measures in decreasing order of their reference period (from longest period to shortest period)?
Explanation
The NSSO measures unemployment by Usual Principal Status (reference period of one year), Current Weekly Status (one week) and Current Daily Status (each day of the week). The order from longest to shortest is II, III, I.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q80. Under MGNREGA, if an eligible rural applicant demands work and the Gram Panchayat fails to provide employment within the stipulated 15 days, the financial liability to pay the unemployment allowance rests primarily with:
Explanation
Under MGNREGA, if the Gram Panchayat cannot give work within 15 days of a demand, the State Government must pay the unemployment allowance.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
71
(a) I and II only
72
(b) Analyzing gap between job seeker skills and competencies demanded by industry
73
(a) It has strictly forbidden State governments from forming their own State Skill Development Missions.
74
(c) Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC)
75
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
76
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
77
(b) I, II, IV, and V only
78
(d) Provision of lifelong pensions after the completion of the training
79
(a) II, III, I
80
(c) The State Government
Key facts from Skill Development and Employment Generation
The order of institutions is ITIs (1950s), NSDC (2008), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (2014) and the National Skill Development Mission (2015).
SANKALP is a World Bank assisted project for institutional mechanisms; STRIVE is for the relevance and efficiency of ITIs; NAPS gives financial support to employers for apprentices.
The Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC) is the apex State body for skill development.
Under MGNREGA, the State pays an unemployment allowance if work is not given within 15 days of demand.
The Periodic Labour Force Survey gives urban estimates quarterly; PM-SYM promises a minimum pension of Rs 3,000 a month after age 60.
The Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana was a response to COVID-19; 29 central labour laws were merged into four Labour Codes.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Skill Development and Employment Generation?
This page has 88 practice MCQs on Skill Development and Employment Generation (Indian Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What is the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) under PMKVY?
A component that certifies the informally acquired skills of uncertified workers against the National Skills Qualification Framework. It helps workers to get formal recognition and better jobs, and it also builds their self-esteem and employability.
Who pays the unemployment allowance under MGNREGA?
The State Government. If a rural applicant demands work and the Gram Panchayat cannot provide it within 15 days, the State must pay the allowance at the rate laid down in the Act.
How often does the PLFS give urban estimates?
Quarterly. The Periodic Labour Force Survey was launched to get high-frequency data on labour force, employment and unemployment, and it also gives annual estimates for both rural and urban areas.
