MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 83

MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 83

1. Which of the following statements about India’s workforce demographics are true?
1. India’s workforce has a median age of approximately 28 years.
2. By 2030, India is projected to have over 2 billion working-age adults.
3. India faces challenges in employment generation and skill development due to its youthful workforce.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1,2,3
2.Which of the following statements about sectoral distribution in India are true?
1. About 41.19% of the workforce is engaged in agriculture.
2. The service sector accounts for 26.18% of employment.
3. The industry sector employs approximately 26.18% of the labor force.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
3.Which of the following statements about the unorganized sector in India are true?
1. Over 94% of workers were in the unorganized sector in 2020.
2. The unorganized sector is characterized by formal contracts and benefits.
3. Activities in this sector include street vending and home-based industries.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
4.Which of the following statements about unemployment and skill development are true?
1. The unemployment rate in urban areas for individuals aged 15 and above declined to 7.2% in late 2022.
2. Skill development is crucial due to rapid technological advancements.
3. Informal employment in India provides robust wage security.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
5.Which of the following HRM trends in 2024 are true?
1. Artificial Intelligence is enhancing HR efficiency.
2. Hybrid work models improve productivity and work-life balance.
3. Organizations are reducing focus on employee well-being initiatives.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
6.Which of the following statements about the HR technology market in India are true?
1. The hiring technology segment was valued at $480 million in 2021.
2. The learning and development segment is estimated at $1.1 billion.
3. The overall HR technology market size was approximately $1.1 billion in 2021.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
7.Which of the following statements about compensation trends are true?
1. The gender pay gap saw men receiving an average pay increase of 7.2% in 2022.
2. HR managers earn an average annual salary of approximately INR 698,197.
3. Entry-level HR positions in India earn around INR 1,000,000 annually.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
8.Which of the following statements about employment policies are true?
1. Efforts are underway to formalize employment for better labor rights.
2. Technological integration is essential for streamlining HR processes.
3. Employee-centric policies are being deprioritized in India.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
9.Which of the following statements about diversity and inclusion are true?
1. Organizations recognize the importance of varied perspectives for innovation.
2. Diversity and inclusion are deprioritized by Indian companies.
3. Inclusion initiatives are seen as crucial for business success.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3
10.Which of the following future outlooks for HR in India are true?
1. Skill development programs are vital for equipping the workforce with future-ready skills.
2. Informal employment is expected to grow without formalization efforts.
3. Advanced technologies will play a significant role in productivity enhancement.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3