Indian Government Initiatives

TRYSEM (Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment), JRY (Jawahar Rozgar Yojana), and IRDP (Integrated Rural Development Programme) are all government rural development schemes. CRY (Child Rights and You) is an NGO focused on child rights, not a rural development scheme. Option D is correct.

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (NREGP), now MGNREGA, was initially implemented in 200 districts in 2006. The government decided to extend it to all 600+ districts of India by March 31, 2008.

Gyandeep Shiksha Yojana was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide financial assistance for higher education. The scheme aims to support students from economically weaker sections in pursuing professional and general courses at the degree level. It focuses on higher education rather than primary or secondary schooling.

Correct answer is (2). 

The Kasturba Gandhi Education Scheme (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya) was launched to provide educational facilities to girls from minority communities and disadvantaged groups, particularly in rural areas.

The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched to enhance production of rice, wheat, and pulses to ensure food security for India's growing population.

The Zamindari system was abolished after independence through various land reform acts. While equal pay has been implemented, it remains an ongoing challenge. Complete education spread remains aspirational. Zamindari abolition is definitively achieved.

The government has established Bal Bhavans in various cities to develop children's artistic talents. These institutions provide structured training in arts, crafts, music, dance, and other creative activities. While the government does organize occasional shows and provides some financial support, Bal Bhavans represent the most comprehensive and direct initiative for nurturing artistic abilities.

The Open Sky Scheme is an export promotion scheme of the Civil Aviation Ministry, allowing airlines from signatory countries to operate freely with restrictions on capacity, routes, and frequencies. India signed its first Open Skies agreement with the US in 2005 to enhance international air connectivity.

NREP (National Rural Employment Programme) and RLEGP (Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme) were merged with Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana. This consolidation was part of restructuring rural development programs for better efficiency.

The Prime Minister's Employment Scheme (PMES) was extended to cover both rural and urban areas. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana and Nehru Rozgar Yojana were primarily rural employment programs. PMES was designed as a more comprehensive employment generation scheme that would benefit workers in both rural and urban sectors of the economy.

Option (1) is the correct answer. 

Kutir Jyoti Scheme is a government program providing electricity connections to rural families living below the poverty line. It aims to improve rural quality of life by subsidizing household electrification. The scheme focuses on basic lighting needs rather than industrial or commercial power.

 The Kothari Commission recommended education and productivity, social and national integration and social, moral and spiritual values.