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Tribal Development Policies and Programs

This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Tribal Development Policies and Programs in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of which areas?

  1. Tribal Areas
  2. Scheduled Areas
  3. Both Tribal and Scheduled Areas
  4. None of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to specify areas as Scheduled Areas?

  1. Article 244(1)
  2. Article 244(2)
  3. Article 244(3)
  4. Article 244(4)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The PESA Act stands for:

  1. Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act
  2. Panchayat (Extension to Tribal Areas) Act
  3. Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled and Tribal Areas) Act
  4. None of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The main objective of the PESA Act is to:

  1. Promote self-governance in Scheduled Areas
  2. Protect the rights of tribals
  3. Ensure the participation of tribals in the decision-making process
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a provision of the PESA Act?

  1. Gram Sabhas are the primary decision-making bodies in Scheduled Areas
  2. Gram Panchayats are responsible for the implementation of development programs in Scheduled Areas
  3. The District Collector is the head of the Gram Sabha
  4. None of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) is a component of which plan?

  1. Five Year Plan
  2. Annual Plan
  3. Medium Term Plan
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The main objective of the TSP is to:

  1. Accelerate the socio-economic development of tribals
  2. Bridge the gap between tribals and non-tribals
  3. Preserve and protect tribal culture and traditions
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a component of the TSP?

  1. Special Central Assistance (SCA)
  2. Tribal Development Fund (TDF)
  3. Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)
  4. None of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the implementation of:

  1. Tribal Development Programs
  2. Tribal Welfare Programs
  3. Both Tribal Development and Welfare Programs
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a:

  1. Constitutional Body
  2. Statutory Body
  3. Non-Governmental Organization
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The main function of the NCST is to:

  1. Safeguard the rights of tribals
  2. Promote the welfare of tribals
  3. Advise the Government on matters relating to tribals
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major challenge faced by tribals in India?

  1. Poverty
  2. Illiteracy
  3. Unemployment
  4. Access to healthcare
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Government of India has launched a number of schemes for the development of tribals. Which of the following is not one of these schemes?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a:

  1. Government Organization
  2. Non-Government Organization
  3. Cooperative Organization
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The main objective of TRIFED is to:

  1. Promote the marketing of tribal products
  2. Provide financial assistance to tribals
  3. Conduct research on tribal development
  4. All of the above
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