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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

Which of the following is a government initiative that aims to promote the development of 5G technology in India?

  1. National 5G Mission

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Digital India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

National 5G Mission is a government initiative that aims to promote the development of 5G technology in India. It includes initiatives such as providing funding for 5G research projects, promoting the use of 5G in various sectors, and developing 5G infrastructure.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to address water scarcity in the semi-arid climate zone of India?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. White Revolution

  3. Blue Revolution

  4. Operation Flood
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Blue Revolution is a government initiative focused on increasing agricultural productivity in water-scarce areas, including the semi-arid climate zone of India.

Multiple choice

What is the primary goal of the National Agroforestry Policy in the context of the semi-arid climate zone of India?

  1. Promoting cash crop cultivation

  2. Encouraging intensive farming

  3. Increasing forest cover

  4. Developing new irrigation techniques
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Agroforestry Policy aims to increase forest cover in the semi-arid climate zone of India, thereby addressing issues such as soil erosion and water scarcity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to provide financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme

  2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  3. State Sector Scholarship Scheme

  4. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
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Explanation

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to provide financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to strengthen the infrastructure of secondary schools?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  4. Operation Blackboard
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Blackboard is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to strengthen the infrastructure of secondary schools.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to promote vocational education at secondary level?

  1. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  2. Skill India Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  4. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to promote vocational education at secondary level.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to provide free textbooks to students from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. National Book Trust (NBT)

  2. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  3. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  4. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is the name of the scheme launched by RMSA to provide free textbooks to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the online platform that provides access to a wide range of maps and geospatial data related to India?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. Google Earth

  3. Wikimapia

  4. OpenStreetMap
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Explanation

Bhuvan is an online platform that provides access to a wide range of maps and geospatial data related to India. It is maintained by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national geospatial policy of India?

  1. National Geospatial Policy 2016

  2. National Geospatial Policy 2018

  3. National Geospatial Policy 2020

  4. National Geospatial Policy 2022
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Policy 2022 is the national geospatial policy of India. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in February 2022.

Multiple choice

What are the government's initiatives to reduce IMR in India?

  1. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

  2. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  3. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

  4. Mission Indradhanush

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

The government's initiatives to reduce IMR in India include the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Mission Indradhanush, and other public health programs.

Multiple choice

What is the target for IMR in India under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. 12 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 25 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 35 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 45 deaths per 1,000 live births
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Explanation

The target for IMR in India under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is 12 deaths per 1,000 live births.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative launched in 2014 aims to promote sports among youth and develop sporting infrastructure in India?

  1. Khelo India

  2. Fit India Movement

  3. Sports Authority of India

  4. National Sports Policy
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Explanation

Khelo India is a government initiative launched in 2014 to promote sports among youth and develop sporting infrastructure in India.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and productivity in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Atmanirbhar Bharat

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

The Make in India initiative aims to enhance manufacturing competitiveness and productivity in India by attracting foreign investment, promoting innovation, and improving infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What are the government initiatives to promote technical education in India?

  1. Skill India Mission

  2. National Skill Development Corporation

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government of India has launched several initiatives to promote technical education, including the Skill India Mission, National Skill Development Corporation, and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways in which the government can promote inter-caste marriage in India?

  1. Encouraging inter-caste marriages through public awareness campaigns.

  2. Providing financial incentives to inter-caste couples.

  3. Making it easier for inter-caste couples to obtain legal recognition of their marriage.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government can promote inter-caste marriage in India by encouraging inter-caste marriages through public awareness campaigns, providing financial incentives to inter-caste couples, and making it easier for inter-caste couples to obtain legal recognition of their marriage.