Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Option 1: compromises

Option 2: effects

Option 3: controls

Option 4: affects

Question : Assertion: Entrepreneurship development leads to job creation and reduced unemployment.

Reason: Successful entrepreneurs hire more employees as their businesses grow.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Given below is a short passage followed by some items based on the passage. First, read the passage and answer the items based on it. You are required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and the opinion of the author only.

More than eight months after the national lockdown was announced in late March, urban India is learning to live with the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, indicating a positive outlook for the future, many survey respondents in a recent survey say they plan to return to pre-lockdown levels of shopping, personal grooming, going to cinemas and socializing as pandemic fears continue to recede.
The survey findings highlight that the suppression of consumer demand because of fears of job losses and salary cuts could be coming to an end. Increasingly, urban Indians are showing increased confidence about the future of the economy. This could be an indicator of the possible 'pent-up demand' that several economists have been talking about - a demand that could be unleashed once a vaccine is developed and distributed, or when there are signs of the pandemic's spread reducing to negligible levels or vanishing totally.

Around 65 per cent of respondents said they had settled into new routines, or that they saw signs of the situation improving, or they had come to terms with the pandemic and were moving on with their lives. And since the survey was conducted before the news of the successful trials of the Pfizer vaccine for the coronavirus was announced, it is likely that the consumers are now even more positive in their outlook about the future.

Question:

What predications are made by the economist reagrding the consumer demand?

 

Option 1: People are settled in their routines 
 

Option 2: There will be further suppression in demand 
 

Option 3: Suppression of demand will be coming to an end 

Option 4: People still fear of the loss of jobs and salary cuts

Question : Statement 1: Entrepreneurship development refers to the process of enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of individuals to enable them to start and grow their own businesses.

Statement 2: The government's Startup India initiative aims to provide financial support and incentives to startups to foster innovation and job creation.

Option 1: Both statements are true.
 

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
 

Option 3: Statement 2 is true, but statement 1 is false.

Option 4: Both statements are false.

Question : Case Study 7: Impact of Entrepreneurship on Employment

Ms. Patel, a successful entrepreneur, founded a chain of boutique hotels in various tourist destinations across the country. Her hotels have not only attracted tourists but also provided job opportunities to the local community.

Question:

Ms. Patel's role as an entrepreneur has contributed to:

Option 1: Decreased tourist attractions
 

Option 2: Increased pollution in tourist destinations
   

Option 3: Economic development and employment generation

Option 4: Decline in the hospitality industry

Question : Assertion: Entrepreneurship development leads to job creation and reduced unemployment.

Reason: Successful entrepreneurs hire more employees as their businesses grow.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
 

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion.
 

Option 3: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Case Study 7: Impact of Entrepreneurship on Employment

Ms. Patel, a successful entrepreneur, founded a chain of boutique hotels in various tourist destinations across the country. Her hotels have not only attracted tourists but also provided job opportunities to the local community.

Question:

What impact did Ms. Patel's boutique hotels have on the local community?

Option 1: Increased taxes
  

Option 2: Job opportunities
    

Option 3: Pollution

Option 4: Decreased tourist inflow