Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

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Indian government initiatives cover national schemes for healthcare, education, rural housing, and cultural conservation. Test takers must understand the objectives and target demographics of various central and state programs. This is a highly scoring area in the general awareness section of SSC, banking, and PSC exams.

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Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free laptops to students of Class 12?

  1. Naya Savera

  2. Vidya Vahini Yojana

  3. Mukhyamantri Laptop Yojana

  4. Shagun Yojana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mukhyamantri Laptop Yojana is a state government scheme that provides free laptops to students of Class 12.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free bicycles to girl students of Class 9 and 10?

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana

  2. Ladli Lakshmi Yojana

  3. Kanya Kelavani Yojana

  4. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kanya Kelavani Yojana is a state government scheme that provides free bicycles to girl students of Class 9 and 10.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free textbooks to students of Class 1 to 12?

  1. Naya Savera

  2. Vidya Vahini Yojana

  3. Mukhyamantri Laptop Yojana

  4. Shagun Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Naya Savera is a state government scheme that provides free textbooks to students of Class 1 to 12.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free uniforms to students of Class 1 to 8?

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana

  2. Ladli Lakshmi Yojana

  3. Kanya Kelavani Yojana

  4. Shagun Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shagun Yojana is a state government scheme that provides free uniforms to students of Class 1 to 8.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free coaching to students of Class 11 and 12?

  1. Naya Savera

  2. Vidya Vahini Yojana

  3. Mukhyamantri Laptop Yojana

  4. Shagun Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vidya Vahini Yojana is a state government scheme that provides free coaching to students of Class 11 and 12.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the state government scheme that provides free meals to students of Class 1 to 8?

  1. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana

  2. Ladli Lakshmi Yojana

  3. Kanya Kelavani Yojana

  4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a state government scheme that provides free meals to students of Class 1 to 8.

Multiple choice

What types of legal aid services are provided under The Indian Legal Aid Services Act?

  1. Representation in court

  2. Legal advice and counseling

  3. Drafting of legal documents

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Legal Aid Services Act provides a comprehensive range of legal aid services, including representation in court, legal advice and counseling, drafting of legal documents, and assistance in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Multiple choice

What are some of the achievements of The Indian Legal Aid Services Act?

  1. Increased access to justice for the poor and marginalized

  2. Reduced pendency of cases in courts

  3. Empowerment of women and other marginalized groups

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Legal Aid Services Act has achieved significant milestones, including increased access to justice for the poor and marginalized, reduced pendency of cases in courts, and empowerment of women and other marginalized groups.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to organizations working for the preservation and promotion of Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Suraksha Yojana

  2. Bhasha Samvardhan Yojana

  3. Bhasha Jagriti Yojana

  4. Bhasha Andolan Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhasha Suraksha Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to organizations working for the preservation and promotion of Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of social care and social welfare services in India?

  1. Provision of basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing.

  2. Counseling and psychological support.

  3. Vocational training and skill development.

  4. Legal aid and advocacy.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

While legal aid and advocacy are important aspects of social justice and human rights, they are not typically considered core components of social care and social welfare services in India, which primarily focus on providing direct assistance and support to individuals and communities in need.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a social care and social welfare program implemented by the government of India?

  1. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government of India has implemented various social care and social welfare programs, including the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), to address the needs of vulnerable populations and promote social justice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a recent initiative of the Election Commission of India to promote electoral reforms?

  1. SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation)

  2. C-VIGIL (Citizen Vigilance for Elections)

  3. Voter Helpline App

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are recent initiatives of the Election Commission of India to promote electoral reforms.

Multiple choice

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote afforestation and tree planting?

  1. Green India Mission

  2. National Afforestation Programme

  3. Van Dhan Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Green India Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote afforestation and tree planting.

Multiple choice

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote the use of electric vehicles?

  1. FAME India Scheme

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

  3. Plug-in India Scheme

  4. Electric Vehicle Policy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The FAME India Scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote the use of electric vehicles.

Multiple choice

Which scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2015 to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances?

  1. Ujala Scheme

  2. National Energy Efficiency Programme

  3. Perform, Achieve, and Trade Scheme

  4. Energy Conservation Building Code
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ujala Scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2015 to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances.