Governance & Public Policies

Social Welfare Policies MCQs with Answer

Which of the following is a primary goal of social welfare policies?
a) Increasing government revenue
b) Reducing poverty and improving quality of life
c) Supporting only corporate businesses
d) Limiting access to public services

Which sector is primarily responsible for implementing social welfare policies?
a) Private sector only
b) Government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
c) Military institutions
d) International corporations

Which social welfare program provides financial aid to low-income families?
a) Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)
b) Pakistan Stock Exchange Program
c) Digital Pakistan Initiative
d) Green Energy Development Program

What is the purpose of the Ehsaas Program in Pakistan?
a) To improve public transport
b) To provide financial and social support to vulnerable populations
c) To increase military spending
d) To promote international trade

Which policy aims to provide free healthcare to underprivileged families in Pakistan?
a) Sehat Sahulat Program
b) Economic Growth Policy
c) National Investment Plan
d) Industrialization Policy

What is a key characteristic of social welfare programs?
a) They focus on economic growth only
b) They aim to provide assistance to disadvantaged groups
c) They promote luxury spending
d) They are only for government employees

Which government body is responsible for social welfare in Pakistan?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education
c) Pakistan Stock Exchange
d) Federal Board of Revenue

What is the main objective of pension programs?
a) To provide financial security to retired individuals
b) To support only working professionals
c) To reduce investment in public welfare
d) To increase corporate taxes

Which group benefits the most from social welfare policies?
a) Wealthy individuals
b) Marginalized and low-income populations
c) Large business corporations
d) Political leaders

What is the main challenge in implementing social welfare policies?
a) High economic growth
b) Corruption and mismanagement of funds
c) Lack of demand for welfare programs
d) Excessive employment rates

Which social policy ensures education for children from poor families?
a) Waseela-e-Taleem Program
b) Industrialization Policy
c) National Highway Plan
d) Foreign Direct Investment Program

Which of the following is a key principle of social welfare policies?
a) Exclusion of minorities
b) Social justice and equal opportunities
c) Privatization of all services
d) Reducing social security benefits

What is the purpose of food security programs?
a) To ensure adequate food supply for underprivileged groups
b) To increase food export
c) To limit food access to rural areas
d) To promote genetically modified foods

Which organization supports social welfare policies at an international level?
a) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
b) NATO
c) World Trade Organization
d) FIFA

What is a key component of housing welfare policies?
a) Providing affordable housing to low-income families
b) Increasing rent prices
c) Restricting housing to urban areas only
d) Promoting only luxury apartments

Which policy ensures financial support to disabled individuals in Pakistan?
a) Ehsaas Kafalat Program
b) Corporate Tax Incentive Program
c) Industrial Growth Plan
d) National Sports Policy

Which sector is most dependent on social welfare policies?
a) Agriculture
b) Public health and education
c) Defense
d) Technology development

Why is child labor a major concern in social welfare policies?
a) It negatively affects children’s health and education
b) It helps economic growth
c) It improves business profits
d) It is a form of vocational training

Which program provides financial aid to widows in Pakistan?
a) Ehsaas Widow Support Program
b) Pakistan Stock Exchange Fund
c) National Highway Development
d) Agriculture Support Plan

Which of the following is NOT a social welfare program?
a) Unemployment assistance
b) Luxury car import subsidies
c) Disability support schemes
d) Food assistance programs

What is the main goal of old age benefit schemes?
a) To support retired individuals financially
b) To increase youth employment
c) To reduce pension benefits
d) To encourage early retirement

What is a major challenge for public health welfare policies?
a) Lack of hospitals
b) High cost of medical treatment for low-income families
c) Declining population
d) Lack of government officials

Which initiative provides interest-free loans for small businesses in Pakistan?
a) Ehsaas Interest-Free Loan Program
b) National Banking System Reform
c) Pakistan Energy Policy
d) Foreign Investment Program

Which social policy aims to reduce unemployment?
a) Skill Development and Vocational Training Programs
b) Import Tariff Increase Policy
c) Agricultural Expansion Plan
d) Stock Market Regulations

Why is women empowerment a key focus in social welfare policies?
a) To promote gender equality and economic growth
b) To increase labor wages
c) To limit women’s workforce participation
d) To decrease social development programs

Which social welfare initiative supports higher education students?
a) Ehsaas Scholarship Program
b) National Highway Authority
c) Energy Conservation Plan
d) Foreign Investment Scheme

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