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2019 · Question 51 · Tribal Welfare
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India : 1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. 2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status. 3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far. 4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2, 3 and 4(c)1, 2 and 4(d)1, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 76 · Women Issues
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 80 · Social Issues
In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
Choose your answer(a)The proportion of literates in the population(b)The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines(c)The size of population in the working age group(d)The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?