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Ease of Living Index Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the best city to live in India according to Ease of Living Index ?

A

Pune

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2
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Which ministry publishes Ease of Living Index ?

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Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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3
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Which city scored highest in Institutional sub-index ?

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Navi Mumbai

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4
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Which city scored highest in Social sub-index ?

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Tirupati

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5
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Which city scored highest in Economic sub-index ?

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Chandigarh

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6
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Which city scored highest in Physical sub-index ?

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Greater Mumbai

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7
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What is AMRUT ?

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Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

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8
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Which cities follow AMRUT ?

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Odisha
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh

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9
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Which city topped Ease of Living among AMRUT states ?

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Andhra Pradesh

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10
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What is the goal of AMRUT ?

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Linking infrastructure creation to quality of life

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11
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What civic amenities does AMRUT focus on providing ?

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Water supply & Sewerage
Urban Transport
Parks

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12
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What are the 4 pillars by which Ease of Living Index functions ?

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  1. Institutional
  2. Social
  3. Economic
  4. Physical
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13
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What are the categories under Institutional Pillar ?

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Governance

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What are the 4 categories under Social Pillar ?

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  1. Identity & Culture
  2. Education
  3. Health
  4. Safety & Security
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What are the categories under Economic Pillar ?

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Economy and Employment

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16
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Name the 4 categories under Physical Pillar related to pollution ?

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  1. Assured Water Supply
  2. Waste Water Management
  3. Solid Waste Management
  4. Reduced Pollution
17
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Name the other 5 categories under Physical Pillar.

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  1. Housing and Inclusiveness
  2. Public Open Spaces
  3. Mixed Land Use & Compactness
  4. Power Supply
  5. Transportation & Mobility
18
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How many indicators are there under the 15 categories ?

19
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Out of the 78 indicators, how many are core indicators ?

20
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Out of the 78 indicators, how many are supporting indicator ?

21
Q

How does Ease of Living Index help cities ?

A

They allocate resources to the gaps

22
Q

How does Ease of Living impact data collection ?

A

Enhances quality and comparability

23
Q

How does Ease of Living Index impact urban planning ?

A

Moves it towards Outcome-based planning

24
Q

How does it affect electoral discourse ?

A

Gives the electoral representatives accountability and measurable outcomes

25
Q

What are some of the other development outcomes that Ease of Living Index helps achieve ?

A

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

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