Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

3,925 Questions

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.

National health missionsEducation and disability schemesRural housing initiativesRenewable energy projectsCultural heritage policiesWildlife conservation programsFinancial assistance schemes

Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote investment in manufacturing and infrastructure development in backward regions of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a government initiative that aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas, thereby promoting investment in manufacturing and infrastructure development in backward regions.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  2. Stand-Up India Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana

  4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India to support their growth and development.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the development of industrial clusters in India?

  1. Atmanirbhar Bharat

  2. Make in India

  3. Industrial Policy Resolution

  4. Cluster Development Programme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cluster Development Programme (CDP) is a government policy that aims to promote the development of industrial clusters in India by providing financial and technical assistance to cluster-based industries.

Multiple choice

What is the target of PMGDISHA?

  1. To make 60 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  2. To make 100 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  3. To make 150 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020

  4. To make 200 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The target of PMGDISHA is to make 60 million rural citizens digitally literate by 2020.

Multiple choice

What is the future of PMGDISHA?

  1. The program will be expanded to cover more rural citizens

  2. The program will be integrated with other government schemes

  3. The program will be made more sustainable

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The future of PMGDISHA includes expanding the program to cover more rural citizens, integrating it with other government schemes, and making it more sustainable.

Multiple choice

Which policy was introduced as part of the economic reforms to promote rural development in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  3. Bharat Nirman Yojana

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

PMGSY, NREGS, and Bharat Nirman Yojana were all introduced as part of the economic reforms to promote rural development in India.

Multiple choice

Which policy was introduced as part of the economic reforms to promote energy efficiency in India?

  1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  2. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme

  3. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

NMEEE, PAT scheme, and ECA were all introduced as part of the economic reforms to promote energy efficiency in India.

Multiple choice

What is the NDLI's vision?

  1. To become the world's largest digital library

  2. To provide access to educational resources for all Indians

  3. To promote the use of digital technologies in education

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The NDLI's vision is to become the world's largest digital library, provide access to educational resources for all Indians, and promote the use of digital technologies in education.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the government to improve agricultural marketing?

  1. E-NAM (Electronic National Agricultural Market)

  2. Operation Greens

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The government has taken several initiatives to improve agricultural marketing, including the launch of E-NAM (Electronic National Agricultural Market), Operation Greens, and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government initiatives to promote direct marketing by farmers?

  1. Farmer's markets

  2. E-commerce platforms

  3. Direct marketing grants

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The government has taken several initiatives to promote direct marketing by farmers, including the establishment of farmer's markets, the development of e-commerce platforms, and the provision of direct marketing grants.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to female athletes for training and participation in international competitions?

  1. Khelo India Scheme

  2. Sports Authority of India (SAI) Scheme

  3. National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Scheme provides financial assistance to female athletes for training and participation in international competitions. The scheme covers various expenses such as travel, accommodation, equipment, and coaching.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to increase the participation of women in sports by providing them with access to sports facilities and training programs?

  1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

  2. Khelo India Scheme

  3. National Sports Policy

  4. Fit India Movement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India Scheme aims to increase the participation of women in sports by providing them with access to sports facilities and training programs. The scheme also provides financial assistance to female athletes for training and participation in international competitions.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote sports among girls and women in rural areas?

  1. Khelo India Scheme

  2. National Sports Policy

  3. Fit India Movement

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India Scheme aims to promote sports among girls and women in rural areas by providing them with access to sports facilities and training programs. The scheme also provides financial assistance to female athletes for training and participation in international competitions.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote fitness and physical activity among women and girls?

  1. Fit India Movement

  2. Khelo India Scheme

  3. National Sports Policy

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fit India Movement aims to promote fitness and physical activity among women and girls by encouraging them to participate in sports and other physical activities. The movement also provides resources and support to help women and girls overcome barriers to participation in sports.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote sports among children and youth, including girls?

  1. Khelo India Scheme

  2. National Sports Policy

  3. Fit India Movement

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India Scheme aims to promote sports among children and youth, including girls, by providing them with access to sports facilities and training programs. The scheme also provides financial assistance to athletes for training and participation in international competitions.