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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

What are some of the key reforms that have been proposed to strengthen Zilla Parishads?

  1. Increasing their financial autonomy

  2. Providing them with more powers and responsibilities

  3. Improving their accountability and transparency

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A number of reforms have been proposed to strengthen Zilla Parishads, including increasing their financial autonomy, providing them with more powers and responsibilities, and improving their accountability and transparency.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key feature of the National Housing Policy 2015?

  1. Focus on slum rehabilitation and redevelopment

  2. Promotion of public-private partnerships

  3. Encouragement of innovative housing technologies

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Housing Policy 2015 emphasizes slum rehabilitation and redevelopment, promotes public-private partnerships, and encourages the use of innovative housing technologies to address the housing needs of the urban poor.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the flagship scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable housing to the urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural)

  3. Rajiv Awas Yojana

  4. Indira Awas Yojana
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) is the flagship scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable housing to the urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme?

  1. In-situ slum redevelopment

  2. Affordable housing in partnership with private developers

  3. Subsidy on housing loans

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme includes components such as in-situ slum redevelopment, affordable housing in partnership with private developers, and subsidy on housing loans.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key feature of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme?

  1. Construction of new houses for the rural poor

  2. Renovation of existing houses

  3. Provision of basic amenities like toilets and electricity

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme includes the construction of new houses for the rural poor, renovation of existing houses, and the provision of basic amenities like toilets and electricity.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme for the construction of new houses?

  1. 10 million units by 2022

  2. 15 million units by 2025

  3. 20 million units by 2030

  4. 25 million units by 2035
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme set a target of constructing 20 million new houses for the rural poor by the year 2030.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme?

  1. Ministry of Rural Development

  2. National Housing Bank

  3. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) scheme.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable rental housing to the urban poor?

  1. Rental Housing Scheme

  2. Affordable Rental Housing Scheme

  3. Urban Rental Housing Scheme

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Affordable Rental Housing Scheme is a scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to provide affordable rental housing to the urban poor.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to promote home ownership among the middle class?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Middle Income Group)

  2. Middle Income Group Housing Scheme

  3. Affordable Housing Scheme for Middle Income Group

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Middle Income Group) is a scheme launched under the National Housing Policy 2015 to promote home ownership among the middle class.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)?

  1. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP)

  2. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

  4. National Mission on Micro Irrigation
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Explanation

The Soil Health Card Scheme is not a component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). The PMKSY consists of the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), and National Mission on Micro Irrigation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

  1. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

  2. Soil Health Management (SHM)

  3. National Mission on Organic Farming (NMOF)

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), Soil Health Management (SHM), and National Mission on Organic Farming (NMOF) are major initiatives under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

Multiple choice

What is the role of the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) in soil policy in India?

  1. Promoting rainwater harvesting and conservation

  2. Developing strategies for rainfed agriculture

  3. Providing financial assistance for rainfed area development

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) promotes rainwater harvesting and conservation, develops strategies for rainfed agriculture, and provides financial assistance for rainfed area development.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the global campaign that aims to end child marriage and ensure that all girls have the opportunity to complete secondary school?

  1. Education for All

  2. Global Partnership for Education

  3. Malala Fund

  4. Girls Not Brides
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Explanation

Girls Not Brides is a global campaign that aims to end child marriage and ensure that all girls have the opportunity to complete secondary school.

Multiple choice

How does the government of India aim to improve energy access in rural areas?

  1. Expanding the Electricity Grid

  2. Promoting Off-Grid Solutions

  3. Providing Subsidies for Renewable Energy

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

The government of India aims to improve energy access in rural areas through a combination of expanding the electricity grid, promoting off-grid solutions, and providing subsidies for renewable energy.

Multiple choice

How does the government of India aim to improve energy affordability for low-income households?

  1. Providing Subsidies for Energy Consumption

  2. Promoting Energy Efficiency Programs

  3. Encouraging the Use of Renewable Energy

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

The government of India aims to improve energy affordability for low-income households through a combination of providing subsidies for energy consumption, promoting energy efficiency programs, and encouraging the use of renewable energy.