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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 of the following is a notable initiative aimed at promoting contemporary dance in India?

  1. The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA)

  2. The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)

  3. The Ministry of Culture

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The IFA, NCPA, and the Ministry of Culture are all actively involved in promoting contemporary dance in India through various initiatives and programs.

Multiple choice

How has the government of India supported the development of contemporary dance?

  1. Providing grants and funding to dance companies and artists

  2. Establishing dedicated performance spaces for contemporary dance

  3. Organizing national and international dance festivals

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government of India has supported the development of contemporary dance through various initiatives, including providing grants and funding to dance companies and artists, establishing dedicated performance spaces, and organizing national and international dance festivals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2005 to promote inclusive growth and reduce poverty in India?

  1. Bharat Nirman

  2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  3. Make in India

  4. Digital India
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Explanation

Bharat Nirman was a government program launched in 2005 to promote inclusive growth and reduce poverty in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2014 to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in India?

  1. Startup India

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

Startup India is a government program launched in 2014 to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2015 to provide financial inclusion to the poor and unbanked population of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a government program launched in 2015 to provide financial inclusion to the poor and unbanked population of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2017 to promote digital literacy and access to information and communication technology (ICT) in India?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

Digital India is a government program launched in 2017 to promote digital literacy and access to information and communication technology (ICT) in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2015 to provide skill development training to the youth of India?

  1. Skill India

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

Skill India is a government program launched in 2015 to provide skill development training to the youth of India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government program launched in 2014 to promote the development of smart cities in India?

  1. Smart Cities Mission

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

Smart Cities Mission is a government program launched in 2014 to promote the development of smart cities in India.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the use of space technology for sustainable development and environmental monitoring?

  1. National Space Policy

  2. National Environmental Policy

  3. National Science and Technology Policy

  4. National Remote Sensing Policy
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Explanation

The National Remote Sensing Policy, adopted in 2001, aims to promote the use of remote sensing technology for sustainable development and environmental monitoring. It encourages the development of remote sensing applications in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, water resources management, and disaster management.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in India?

  1. National Biodiversity Action Plan

  2. National Environmental Policy

  3. National Forest Policy

  4. National Wildlife Action Plan
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Explanation

The National Biodiversity Action Plan, adopted in 2008, aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in India. It outlines strategies and actions for the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of biological resources, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the development of renewable energy sources in India?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Energy Mission

  3. National Bioenergy Policy

  4. National Hydrogen Mission
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Explanation

The National Solar Mission, launched in 2010, aims to promote the development of solar energy in India. It sets targets for solar power generation and provides incentives for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the sustainable management of forests in India?

  1. National Forest Policy

  2. National Wildlife Action Plan

  3. National Biodiversity Action Plan

  4. National Agroforestry Policy
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Explanation

The National Forest Policy, adopted in 1988, aims to promote the sustainable management of forests in India. It outlines strategies for the conservation of forests, afforestation, and reforestation, as well as the involvement of local communities in forest management.

Multiple choice

Which government policy aims to promote the development of electric vehicles in India?

  1. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. National Wind Energy Mission

  4. National Hydrogen Mission
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Explanation

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, launched in 2013, aims to promote the development of electric vehicles in India. It sets targets for the adoption of electric vehicles and provides incentives for the purchase and manufacturing of electric vehicles.

Multiple choice

What is the target group of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE)?

  1. Primary school children in India

  2. Pre-school children in India

  3. Adolescent girls in India

  4. Pregnant women in India
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Explanation

The target group of the NP-NSPE is primary school children in India.

Multiple choice

What is the impact of the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP-NSPE) on the health and nutritional status of primary school children in India?

  1. Improved health and nutritional status

  2. Reduced incidence of anemia

  3. Reduced incidence of vitamin A deficiency

  4. Reduced incidence of intestinal worm infestation
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Explanation

The NP-NSPE has had a positive impact on the health and nutritional status of primary school children in India, leading to improved health and nutritional status, reduced incidence of anemia, reduced incidence of vitamin A deficiency, and reduced incidence of intestinal worm infestation.