Regional Disparities — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following constitutional articles in Part IV (DPSP) explicitly mentions the State's duty to minimize inequalities in income and among groups of people residing in different areas?
Consider the following statements regarding Special Category Status (SCS) in India: 1. The concept of SCS was introduced based on the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission. 2. States with SCS receive 90% of central assistance as grants and 10% as loans. 3. Hilly and difficult terrain is one of the criteria for granting SCS. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of states experiencing significant developmental lag in India?
The term 'North-South economic divide' in India primarily refers to:
Which of the following government initiatives is specifically designed to address regional imbalances through decentralized planning and financial support to identified backward districts?