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 online portal through which students can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. National Scholarship Portal

  2. Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme Portal

  3. Ministry of Minority Affairs Portal

  4. Government of India Scholarship Portal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Students can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme through the National Scholarship Portal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a criterion for selecting students for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Merit

  2. Income

  3. Caste

  4. Religion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Caste is not a criterion for selecting students for the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a document required for renewal of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme?

  1. Income certificate

  2. Marksheet of previous examination

  3. Aadhaar card

  4. Caste certificate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Caste certificate is not a document required for renewal of the Pradhan Mantri Minority Scholarship Scheme.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scholarship scheme launched by the Government of India for students belonging to the economically weaker sections?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to students belonging to the economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

Multiple choice

What are some of the key initiatives undertaken by the Government of India for the preservation of cultural heritage?

  1. The establishment of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities

  2. The launch of the Cultural Mapping Project

  3. The implementation of the National Policy on Cultural Heritage

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India has undertaken various initiatives for cultural heritage preservation, including the establishment of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities, the Cultural Mapping Project, and the implementation of the National Policy on Cultural Heritage.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to support independent cinema in India?

  1. National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)

  2. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)

  3. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is a government initiative aimed at supporting independent cinema in India by providing financial assistance, production facilities, and distribution channels to filmmakers.

Multiple choice

Which government program was created to provide financial assistance to states and localities for the development and improvement of affordable housing?

  1. The Community Development Block Grant Program

  2. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program

  3. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program

  4. The Public Housing Program
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Community Development Block Grant Program provides financial assistance to states and localities for the development and improvement of affordable housing.

Multiple choice

What was the primary focus of Shudra Gurukuls?

  1. Training in agriculture and farming techniques

  2. Education in arts and crafts

  3. Study of religious texts and rituals

  4. Development of leadership and managerial skills
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Explanation

Shudra Gurukuls primarily focused on training students in agriculture and farming techniques, preparing them for a life of cultivating land and providing food for the community.

Multiple choice

Which of the following poverty alleviation programs is implemented by Panchayati Raj Institutions?

  1. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  3. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)

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

Panchayati Raj Institutions are involved in the implementation of various poverty alleviation programs, including the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the government to strengthen consumer protection in the travel and tourism sector?

  1. Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority

  2. Launch of the National Consumer Helpline

  3. Introduction of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020

  4. Amendment of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019

  5. All of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The government has taken several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection in the travel and tourism sector, including the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority, the launch of the National Consumer Helpline, the introduction of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, the amendment of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and more.

Multiple choice

Which program was launched under the Tenth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth?

  1. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  4. Bharat Nirman Yojana
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Explanation

The Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana was launched under the Tenth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to rural youth through self-employment ventures.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for water conservation?

  1. Jal Jeevan Mission

  2. Namami Gange Program

  3. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jal Jeevan Mission is the Indian government's flagship program for water conservation and providing safe drinking water to rural households.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for interlinking rivers?

  1. National River Linking Project

  2. Interlinking of Rivers Program

  3. River Interlinking Project

  4. National Water Grid Project
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Explanation

The National River Linking Project is the Indian government's program for interlinking rivers to transfer water from surplus basins to deficit basins.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for rainwater harvesting?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  2. Atal Jal Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Namami Gange Program
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is the Indian government's program for rainwater harvesting and water conservation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for groundwater recharge?

  1. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  2. Jal Jeevan Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Namami Gange Program
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Atal Bhujal Yojana is the Indian government's program for groundwater recharge and management.