Development Economics

    What is NGO?

• No (G)nut N(O)vember

• Nine Goat Onward

• NOT your Girl

• Non Governmental Organization

Which historical movements did NGOs play a significant role in?

• Industrial revolution and labor rights

• Civil rights and racial equality

• Anti-slavery and women's suffrage

• Environmental conservation and wildlife protection

What is one way NGOs advocate for the poor and influence government policies?

• Providing financial aid directly to individuals

• Organizing public protests and demonstrations

• Establishing social enterprises and cooperatives

• Conducting research studies on poverty

Which organization works with farmers in India to promote sustainable agricultural practices?

• Grameen-Danone Food Company

• Sulabh International Social Service Organization

• M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)

• SKS Microfinance

What is the primary goal of microfinance NGOs?

• Providing healthcare services to disadvantaged individuals

• Promoting financial inclusion and economic well-being

• Advocating for trade policies that benefit small businesses

• Constructing infrastructure projects in underserved areas

How do NGOs contribute to infrastructure development in India?

• By providing small loans and savings accounts

• By organizing public forums and engagement

• By constructing roads, bridges, and irrigation systems

• By promoting sustainable agricultural practice

Which sector do Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) in India focus on?

• Textiles

• Education

• Technology

• Healthcare

When was PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action) created?

• 1978

• 1983

• 1990

• 1995

What is the primary focus of PRADAN?

• Promoting education in rural areas

• Providing healthcare services to marginalized communities

• Alleviating poverty in Indian rural areas, with a special focus on women

• Advocating for environmental conservation in rural regions

Which program of PRADAN aims to impact the lives and livelihoods of smallholder women farmers?

• TASAR Development Foundation

• National Smallholder Poultry Development Trust (NSPDT)

• LEAP - Livelihoods Enhancement through Market Access and Women Empowerment

• Farmer Producers Organization (FPO) Initiative