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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 initiative was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to promote the use of renewable energy sources?

  1. Make in India

  2. Vocal for Local

  3. Production Linked Incentive Scheme

  4. National Solar Mission
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Solar Mission was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to promote the use of solar energy and reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels.

Multiple choice

Which initiative was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to promote the development of indigenous vaccines and drugs?

  1. Make in India

  2. Vocal for Local

  3. Production Linked Incentive Scheme

  4. Mission COVID Suraksha
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Explanation

The Mission COVID Suraksha was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support the development of indigenous vaccines and drugs for COVID-19.

Multiple choice

Which initiative was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?

  1. Make in India

  2. Vocal for Local

  3. Production Linked Incentive Scheme

  4. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
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Explanation

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide financial assistance to MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multiple choice

Which initiative was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide employment opportunities to migrant workers?

  1. Make in India

  2. Vocal for Local

  3. Production Linked Incentive Scheme

  4. Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan
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Explanation

The Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan was launched under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide employment opportunities to migrant workers who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Multiple choice

What is the government's target for creating employment opportunities under the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million
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Explanation

The government aims to create 25 million employment opportunities under the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at improving the quality of education in India?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Operation Blackboard

  4. Right to Education Act
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a government program that provides free meals to school children, it is not specifically aimed at improving the quality of education.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government initiatives aimed at increasing GPDI in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Startup India

  3. Digital India

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian government has implemented several initiatives, such as Make in India, Startup India, and Digital India, to promote GPDI and economic growth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful rural economic development initiative?

  1. The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh

  2. The Self-Help Group movement in India

  3. The Farmer Field Schools in Africa

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Grameen Bank, the Self-Help Group movement, and the Farmer Field Schools are all examples of successful rural economic development initiatives that have empowered communities and improved livelihoods.

Multiple choice

Which Public Enterprise is known for its contribution to the development of the housing sector in India?

  1. Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO)

  2. National Housing Bank (NHB)

  3. National Cooperative Housing Federation of India (NCHF)

  4. All India Housing Development Council (AIHDC)
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Explanation

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) is the largest Public Enterprise in the housing sector in India.

Multiple choice

How is Mayurbhanj Chhau being preserved and promoted?

  1. Government initiatives

  2. Cultural festivals

  3. Educational programs

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mayurbhanj Chhau is being preserved and promoted through government initiatives, cultural festivals, and educational programs.

Multiple choice

Who is eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  1. All farmers in India.

  2. Only small and marginal farmers.

  3. Only farmers who have taken a loan from a bank.

  4. Only farmers who have insured their crops in the past.
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Explanation

All farmers in India are eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Multiple choice

What crops are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  1. All crops.

  2. Only food crops.

  3. Only cash crops.

  4. Only horticulture crops.
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Explanation

All crops are covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Multiple choice

How can farmers apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  1. Online.

  2. Through a bank.

  3. Through a cooperative society.

  4. Through an insurance company.
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Explanation

Farmers can apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana online, through a bank, through a cooperative society, or through an insurance company.

Multiple choice

When should farmers apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  1. Before the sowing season.

  2. During the sowing season.

  3. After the sowing season.

  4. Any time during the year.
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Explanation

Farmers should apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana before the sowing season.

Multiple choice

What documents do farmers need to submit to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?

  1. Aadhaar card.

  2. PAN card.

  3. Land record.

  4. Bank account statement.
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Explanation

Farmers need to submit their Aadhaar card, PAN card, land record, and bank account statement to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.