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done Government Welfare Schemes And Programmes Total Questions - 53

• question_answer1)
  Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana deals with which of the following?
  A)
  Agriculture   done clear
  B)
  Electricity done clear
  C)
  Medical               done clear
  D)
  Education done clear
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• question_answer2)
        What is the full form of the given acronym REC?
  A)
  Rural Electrification Corporation done clear
  B)
  Rural Economy Corporation done clear
  C)
  Regional Economy Corporation done clear
  D)
  Regional Electrification Corporation done clear
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• question_answer3)
        Which state has joined the UDAY scheme after inking a MoU with the Central Government?
  A)
  Rajasthan       done clear
  B)
  Bihar done clear
  C)
  Gujarat              done clear
  D)
    Chattisgarh done clear
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• question_answer4)
        The objective of which company is to identify port led development projects under Sagarmala?
  A)
  Sagarmala Port Trust Authority done clear
  B)
  Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Authority done clear
  C)
  Sagarmala Development Company done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer5)
        Ministry of Shipping has organised a Coastal Economic Zones workshop under which programme in July 2016?
  A)
  Sagarmala           done clear
  B)
  Sagarmanthan done clear
  C)
  Sagarpath           done clear
  D)
  Sagarjanak done clear
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• question_answer6)
        Drought Prone Area Program was launched in which of the following years?
  A)
  1947-48           done clear
  B)
  1950-52 done clear
  C)
  1973-74              done clear
  D)
  1980-81 done clear
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• question_answer7)
  National Bal Swachhta Mission Delas with which of the following.

  (i)  Clean air

  (ii) Clean water

  (iii) Clean food

  (iv) Clean Toilets.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  (i), (ii) and (iii)    done clear
  B)
  (i), (ii) and (iii) done clear
  C)
  (i) and (iii)           done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer8)
        Which district overall tops the list for Swachh Bharat Survey?
  A)
  Kottayam         done clear
  B)
  Indore done clear
  C)
  Mandi              done clear
  D)
  Sindhudurg done clear
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• question_answer9)
  India's National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely Banking Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner. The statement provided lies under which of the following schemes?
  A)
  Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana done clear
  B)
  Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana done clear
  C)
  Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana done clear
  D)
  Atal Pension Yojana done clear
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• question_answer10)
        The government has set a target of achieving 100 per cent literacy in villages. It is adopted under the
  A)
  Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan done clear
  B)
  Integrated Rural Development Program done clear
  C)
  Digital India Program done clear
  D)
  Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana done clear
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• question_answer11)
        Digital signature service has been launched on Aadhaar platform. What is it called?
  A)
  Digi-Sign Desk    done clear
  B)
    e-Sign Desk done clear
  C)
  Online Sign Desk done clear
  D)
         None of the above done clear
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• question_answer12)
        Which digital India initiative has been launched by National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd?
  A)
  ERP                             done clear
  B)
  SRP done clear
  C)
  CRP                 done clear
  D)
  DRP done clear
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• question_answer13)
  'Kaushal Bharat. Kushal Bharat' is tagline of which initiative?
  A)
  Make In India done clear
  B)
  Atal innovation Mission done clear
  C)
  Skill India done clear
  D)
  SETU (Self-Employment and Talent Utilization) done clear
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• question_answer14)
        Union   Ministry   of   Skill   Development   and Entrepreneurship launched which yojana to boost the ecosystem of entrepreneurship among youth?
  A)
  Pradhan Mantri Jivan Yojana done clear
  B)
  Pradhan Mantri Bima Yojana done clear
  C)
  Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer15)
        When was Intensive Agricultural Development Program launched?
  A)
  1942                            done clear
  B)
  1953 done clear
  C)
  1960                            done clear
  D)
  1961 done clear
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• question_answer16)
        Andhra Pradesh and Centre have signed a pact on which scheme/mission on 25th June 2016?
  A)
  Bharat Nirman done clear
  B)
  Smart City done clear
  C)
  Swachch Bharat Abhiyan done clear
  D)
  UDAY done clear
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• question_answer17)
        Which state has joined the UDAY scheme after inking a MoU with the Central Government?
  A)
  Rajasthan                    done clear
  B)
  Bihar done clear
  C)
  Gujarat               done clear
  D)
    Chattisgarh done clear
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• question_answer18)
        Which among the following is not listed in the smart ganga city scheme
  A)
  Haridwar         done clear
  B)
  Rishikesh done clear
  C)
  Mathura                       done clear
  D)
  Delhi done clear
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• question_answer19)
        Center has approved INR 370 crore for ongoing rejuvenation programme for the River Ganga in which cities?
  A)
  Haridwar            done clear
  B)
  Varanasi done clear
  C)
  Both of the above done clear
  D)
      Neither of the above done clear
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• question_answer20)
        Giving a boost to Ganga Rejuvenation efforts, NGRBA has decided to approve projects worth INR 2446 crore. What does NGRBA stand for?
  A)
  National Ganga River Basin Authority done clear
  B)
  National Ganges River Basin Association done clear
  C)
  National Ganges River Basin Authority done clear
  D)
  National Ganga River Basin Association. done clear
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• question_answer21)
  India's first open defecation free city is
  A)
  Mysuru              done clear
  B)
  Noida done clear
  C)
  Bengaluru      done clear
  D)
  Pune done clear
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• question_answer22)
        Which is the first NE state to join UDAY scheme?
  A)
  Mizoram          done clear
  B)
  Manipur done clear
  C)
  Tripura                        done clear
  D)
  Nagaland done clear
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• question_answer23)
        Approximately how many online services have been launched by various state governments and the centre during Digital India Week?
  A)
  200                              done clear
  B)
  125 done clear
  C)
   Less than 50       done clear
  D)
                Over 250 done clear
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• question_answer24)
        PMKVY was for 2015-2016. PMKVY 2.0 is from
  A)
  2016-2020                   done clear
  B)
  2016-2018 done clear
  C)
  1016-2017           done clear
  D)
    2016-2021 done clear
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• question_answer25)
  India will man facture Kamov 226 helicopter under 'Make In India' program jointly with
  A)
  France                         done clear
  B)
  Russia done clear
  C)
  United States     done clear
  D)
  Israel done clear
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• question_answer26)
        Consider the following statement

  (I) The Community Development Program was launched in order to provide a substantial increase in the country's agricultural programme, and for improvements in systems of communication, in rural health and hygiene, and in rural education.

  (II) To initiate and direct a process of integrated culture change aimed at transforming the social and economic life of villagers.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I    done clear
  B)
                Only II done clear
  C)
  Both I and II          done clear
  D)
  None of the above. done clear
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• question_answer27)
        Rashtriya Gokul mission is associated with which of the following terms?

  (i) Bovine breeding

  (ii) Plant Breeding

  (iii) Cattle Breeding

  (iv) None of the above

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  i and ii                         done clear
  B)
  i, ii and iii done clear
  C)
  i and iii               done clear
  D)
    ii and iii done clear
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• question_answer28)
        Consider the following

  (I) The Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) was introduced in 1972-73 by the Government of India to assist the States and Union Territories (UTs) to accelerate the pace of coverage of drinking water supply.

  (II) These areas are characterized by large human and cattle populations which are continuously putting heavy pressure on the already fragile natural resources base for food, fodder and fuel.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I               done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  Both I and II        done clear
  D)
  None of the Above done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Consider the following

  (I) Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is a Government of India sponsored scheme to provide highly subsidised food to millions of the poorest families. It was launched by the [NDA] government on 25  December 2000 and first implemented in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

  (II) Once a family has been recognized as eligible for the AAY, they are to be given a unique "Antyodaya Ration Card." This card, also called the PDS yellow card.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I                           done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  Both I and II        done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which of the following statement is incorrect in Jawahar Rozgar Yogna?

  (I) Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) was launched on April 1, 1989 by merging National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme

  (II) This program was launched by Indira Gandhi in the year 1989.

  (III) Providing employment within 90-100 days, per person particularly in backward classes.

  (VI) People below Poverty Line were main targets.

  The Yojna was implemented on rural scale. Every village was to be covered through Panchayati Raj Institutions.

  Which among the following is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I                           done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  I, IV and III          done clear
  D)
  Both I and II done clear
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• question_answer31)
        Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana is associated with which one of the following?
  A)
  Housing for all     done clear
  B)
     Transportation done clear
  C)
  Heritage conservation done clear
  D)
  Electrical supply done clear
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• question_answer32)
        Consider the following statements about Mission Indradhanush

  1. It aims to immunize all children against eight diseases.

  2. It will achieve its goal by 2025

  Which of the above statements is / are correct?
  A)
  Only 1 done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer33)
        Which of the following is true regarding Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana?

  (I) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana is a government-run health insurance scheme for the Indian poor.

  (II) The scheme aims to provide health insurance coverage to the unrecognized sector workers belonging to the BPL category and their family members shall be beneficiaries under this scheme.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  Only I               done clear
  B)
  Only II done clear
  C)
  Both I and II        done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer34)
        Which of the following is/are true?

  (1) Quality Council of India is a government agency.

  (2) It has been tasked to substantiate Open Defecation Free (ODF) claims of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).

  A)
  Only 1              done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2      done clear
  D)
     Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which of the following statements are true about "Mission Indradhanush"?

  1. It aims to vaccinate all the children by 2025.

  2. It covers against seven vaccine preventable diseases.

  3. The campaign is part of the Universal Immunization Program.

  4. It is being implemented under the National Health

  Mission across the country.
  A)
  1, 3 and 4        done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4            done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer36)
        Which of the following schemes is linked under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?
  A)
  Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana done clear
  B)
  Atal Pension Yojana done clear
  C)
  Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana done clear
  D)
  Kisan Vikas Patra done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Consider the following statements about Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

  1. MP can choose his own or in-law's village.

  2. Village should be developed by 2016.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1              done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both                            done clear
  D)
  None     done clear
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• question_answer38)
        Which of the following is correct regarding Shayama Parasad Mukherji Rurban Mission?

  (i) Simultaneous delivery of different schemes

  (ii) Deployment of funds for operations and maintenance of assets along with capital investment for creation of assets

  (iii) Synergy in operations of schemes leading to optimal use of resources.

                           Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  i, ii and iii                    done clear
  B)
  i, and ii done clear
  C)
  ii and iii                       done clear
  D)
  i and iii done clear
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• question_answer39)
        Which of the following are the core elements of Smart city mission?

  (i) E-governance

  (ii) Waste management

  (iii) Water management

  (iv) Electricity management

  Which among the following is/are correct?
  A)
  i, ii and iii            done clear
  B)
  ii, iii and iv done clear
  C)
  i, and iv               done clear
  D)
  i, iii and iv done clear
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• question_answer40)
        Which of the following is mandatory as per PMKVY 2.0 guidelines?            

  (1) Biometric attendance

  (2) Aadhar Number

  (3) 33 % women candidates to be trained

  A)
  1, 2                              done clear
  B)
  Only 1 done clear
  C)
  1, 3                 done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Which of the following are among the 4Ds mentioned by the PM during the Make in India Week in Mumbai?

  (1) Democracy

  (2) Demography

  (3) Demand

  (4) Disinvestment

  A)
  1, 2 and 3        done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4             done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer42)
        Which programme/programmes is/are envisaged to make India a manufacturing hub of the world?

  1. Skill India

  2. Make in India

  3. Made in India

  A)
  Only 2               done clear
  B)
  Only 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2              done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer43)
        PM Narendra Modi has released which scheme on 17th January 2016?
  A)
  Start Up India    done clear
  B)
    Make in India done clear
  C)
   Digital India        done clear
  D)
        None of the above done clear
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• question_answer44)
        Which of the following statements is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)?

  1. It has total outlay of about INR 1,500 crore.

  2. It focuses on the Class X/XII dropouts and lower income groups.

  A)
  Only 1                          done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
    None done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Consider the following regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  (i) To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.

  (ii) To stabilize the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.

  (iii) To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.

  (iv) To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  i, ii and iii        done clear
  B)
  ii, iii and iv done clear
  C)
  i, ii and iv        done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer46)
        Which of the following are objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme?

  1. Prevent female infanticide

  2. Prevent child marriages

  3. Ensure protection of a girl child

  4. Ensure education of a girl child

  A)
  1, 3, 4              done clear
  B)
  3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3, 4                  done clear
  D)
    All done clear
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• question_answer47)
        The Twenty Point Program (TPP) launched in 1975 deals with which of the following objectives?

  (i) Attack on rural poverty

  (ii) Strategy for rain agriculture

  (iii) Better use of irrigation water

  (iv) Bigger harvest

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  (i), (ii) and (iii) done clear
  B)
  (ii), (iii) and (iv) done clear
  C)
  (i), (iv) and (iii) done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer48)
        Consider the following statement.

  (I) The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide

  (II) The programme supplies free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in government, government aided, local body,

  (III) A midday meal scheme was introduced in Kerala in 1984.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  I and II             done clear
  B)
  I, II and III done clear
  C)
  II only               done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer49)
        Which of the following facilities are included in recently launched Smart Toilets?

  (1) Mobile Charging

  (2) Bank ATM

  (3) Water ATM

  A)
  1, 3            done clear
  B)
  1, 2 done clear
  C)
   2, 3                 done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer50)
        Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mission Indradhanush?

  1. Mission Indradhanush was launched on Gandhi Jayanti.

  2. It will fully immunize the children by 2020.

  A)
  Only 1              done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2      done clear
  D)
     None done clear
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• question_answer51)
        Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna aims

  (I) with a population of 1000 persons and above by 2003

  (II) with a population of 500 persons and above by 2010

  (III) in hill states, tribal and desert area villages with a population of 500 persons and above by 2003

  (IV) in hill states, tribal and desert area villages with a population of 250 persons and above by 2007.

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  I, III and IV          done clear
  B)
    I, II and III done clear
  C)
  I, II, III and IV      done clear
  D)
      None of the above done clear
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• question_answer52)
        Which of the following objective is correct regarding Deen Dayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana?

  (i) To provide electrification to all villages

  (ii) Feeder separation to ensure sufficient power to farmers and regular supply to other consumers

  (iii) Improvement of Sub-transmission and distribution network to improve the quality and reliability of the supply

  (iv) Metering to reduce the losses

  Which of the following is/are correct.
  A)
  i, ii and iii done clear
  B)
  ii, iii and iv done clear
  C)
  i, ii, iii and iv done clear
  D)
  i, iii and iv done clear
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• question_answer53)
        Consider the following regarding the National heritage development yojana

  (I) Planning, development and implementation of heritage-sensitive infrastructure

  (II) To create 300 clusters across the country and strengthen financial, lifestyle facilities in rural and urban area.

  (Ill) Preserve and revitalise heritage wherein tourists can connect directly with city's unique character.

  (IV) This scheme strengthens panchayati raj villages and ensures social harmony in villages

  Which of the following is/are correct?
  A)
  I and II             done clear
  B)
  I and III done clear
  C)
  I, II and III        done clear
  D)
  II and IV done clear
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