Elderly Issues

Q.

The following table shows people in a variety of occupations in urban areas. What are the purposes for which the following people might need loans? Fill in the column.

Occupations	Reason for needing a Loan
Construction worker	-
Graduate student who is computer literate	-
A person employed in government service	-
Migrant labourer in Delhi	-
Household maid	-
Small trader	-
Autorickshaw driver	-
A worker whose factory has closed down	-

Next, classify the people into two groups based on whom you think might get a bank loan and those who might not. What is the criterion that you have used for classification?

Q. When is the World Elderly People Day celebrated?

1. 1st August
2. 5th September
3. 1st October
4. 10th November

Q. Which year was announced as the International Elderly Year by the United Nations?

1. 2000
2. 1990
3. 1995
4. 1999

Q. The government has introduced pension schemes for senior citizens. Which of the following is one such scheme introduced under the National Policy for the senior citizens 1999?

1. Rajya Ann Ayog
2. Maa Annapurna Yojna
3. Antyodaya Scheme
4. Atal Pension Scheme

Q. Which organisation announced 1999 as the International Elderly Year?

1. United Nations
2. European Union
3. United Nations Elderly Programme
4. UNESCO

Q. The highest number of elderly people are in , and the lowest number is in .

1. Kerala
2. Maharashtra
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Gujarat

Q. Which day of the year is celebrated as International Elderly Year?

1. 1 October
2. 23 July
3. 14 January
4. 30 May