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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

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the improvement of which level of education?

  1. Elementary education

  2. Secondary education

  3. Higher secondary education

  4. Vocational education
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the improvement of secondary education.

Multiple choice

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development scheme launched by the Government of India in which year?

  1. 2015

  2. 2016

  3. 2017

  4. 2018
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme aims to promote sustainable soil management practices in India?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

  2. Soil Health Card Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

  4. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Soil Health Card Scheme is a government initiative that aims to promote sustainable soil management practices in India by providing farmers with soil health cards that contain information about the nutrient status of their soils.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key principle of social policy in India?

  1. Universal access to basic services

  2. Privatization of social welfare services

  3. Means-tested benefits

  4. Limited government intervention in social welfare
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Universal access to basic services, such as education, healthcare, and social security, is a fundamental principle of social policy in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that has had a significant impact on the lives of people in India?

  1. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)

  2. The Right to Information Act (RTI)

  3. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA)

  4. The Right to Education Act (RTE)
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Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned social policies have had a profound impact on the lives of people in India, addressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, gender-based violence, and access to education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a social policy that has been influenced by the advocacy efforts of social workers in India?

  1. The enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act (PWD Act)

  2. The establishment of the National Commission for Women (NCW)

  3. The implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program

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

Social workers have played a significant role in advocating for and influencing the development of various social policies in India, including the PWD Act, the NCW, and the ICDS program.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who want to pursue higher education?

  1. The National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities

  2. The National Fellowship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities

  3. The National Award for Persons with Disabilities

  4. The National Policy for Persons with Disabilities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Scholarship Scheme for Persons with Disabilities is an Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who want to pursue higher education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism in India?

  1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

  2. Incredible India

  3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

  4. National Action Plan on Climate Change
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Incredible India is a tourism promotion campaign launched by the Government of India. It is not specifically aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable urban development in India?

  1. Smart Cities Mission

  2. National Urban Renewal Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  4. Swachh Bharat Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Smart Cities Mission is a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable urban development in India. It focuses on developing smart cities that are equipped with modern infrastructure, efficient urban planning, and sustainable practices. The mission aims to improve the quality of life for urban residents and promote economic growth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the flagship program of the Government of India that aims to leverage geospatial technologies for regional development?

  1. Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

  3. National Geospatial Policy (NGP).

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Geospatial Policy (NGP) is the flagship program of the Government of India that aims to leverage geospatial technologies for regional development.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to improve infrastructure development in India?

  1. Bharatmala Pariyojana

  2. Sagarmala Project

  3. National Infrastructure Pipeline

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bharatmala Pariyojana, Sagarmala Project, and National Infrastructure Pipeline are all government initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure development in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of geospatial data and services?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. Make in India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

The Digital India initiative launched by the Government of India aims to promote the use of geospatial data and services for various applications, including governance, planning, and development.

Multiple choice

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

  1. National Geospatial Policy 2020

  2. National Geospatial Policy 2016

  3. National Geospatial Policy 2012

  4. National Geospatial Policy 2008
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Geospatial Policy 2020 is the national geospatial policy of India and provides a framework for the development and use of geospatial data and services in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national geospatial education and training program of India?

  1. National Geospatial Education and Training Program

  2. Geospatial Education and Training Program

  3. National Geospatial Training Program

  4. Geospatial Training Program
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Geospatial Education and Training Program is the national geospatial education and training program of India and aims to develop skilled manpower in the field of geospatial technology.

Multiple choice

Which initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital repository of Magahi literature and resources?

  1. Magahi Digital Library Project

  2. Magahi Online Resource Center

  3. Magahi E-Granthalaya

  4. Magahi Virtual Museum
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Magahi Digital Library Project is dedicated to digitizing and preserving Magahi literary works, manuscripts, and other resources, making them accessible online for research and educational purposes.