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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 the main federal programs that support telecommunications infrastructure deployment in rural areas?

  1. Universal Service Fund

  2. Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

  3. Connect America Fund

  4. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
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Explanation

The main federal programs that support telecommunications infrastructure deployment in rural areas include the Universal Service Fund, the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, the Connect America Fund, and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

Multiple choice

What are some of the efforts being made to preserve and promote Yakshagana?

  1. Government funding

  2. Educational programs

  3. International tours

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Efforts are being made to preserve and promote Yakshagana through government funding, educational programs, international tours, and other initiatives.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a policy measure aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in India?

  1. Reservation in education and employment

  2. Affirmative action programs

  3. Caste-based census

  4. Inter-caste marriage promotion
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Explanation

Reservation in education and employment, affirmative action programs, and inter-caste marriage promotion are policy measures aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination, while a caste-based census is not.

Multiple choice

How can agricultural research be made more effective in India?

  1. By focusing on the needs of small and marginal farmers

  2. By promoting farmer-participatory research

  3. By strengthening linkages between research and extension

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of these measures can help to make agricultural research more effective in India.

Multiple choice

How can the private sector be encouraged to invest more in agricultural research in India?

  1. By providing financial incentives

  2. By creating a favorable policy environment

  3. By strengthening linkages between the private sector and research institutions

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of these measures can help to encourage the private sector to invest more in agricultural research in India.

Multiple choice

How can the government help to address the challenges faced by the private sector in conducting agricultural research in India?

  1. By providing financial incentives

  2. By creating a favorable policy environment

  3. By strengthening linkages between the private sector and research institutions

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government can help to address the challenges faced by the private sector in conducting agricultural research in India by taking all of these measures.

Multiple choice

What are some of the potential benefits of increased government support for agricultural research in India?

  1. Development of new agricultural technologies

  2. Introduction of new agricultural products

  3. Creation of new job opportunities in the agricultural sector

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Increased government support for agricultural research in India can lead to all of these benefits.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a web-based GIS platform developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in India?

  1. Bhuvan

  2. Google Earth

  3. ArcGIS Online

  4. QGIS
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Explanation

Bhuvan is a web-based GIS platform developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in India. It provides access to geospatial data, services, and tools for various applications.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a national level geospatial data capacity building program in India?

  1. National Geospatial Data Capacity Building Program (NGDCBP)

  2. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

  3. Bhuvan

  4. Cartosat DEM
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Data Capacity Building Program (NGDCBP) is a national level geospatial data capacity building program in India. It aims to develop the skills and knowledge required for the effective use of geospatial data. NGDCBP provides training, workshops, and resources to various stakeholders, including government officials, researchers, and students.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a national level geospatial data research and development program in India?

  1. National Geospatial Data Research and Development Program (NGDRDP)

  2. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

  3. Bhuvan

  4. Cartosat DEM
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Data Research and Development Program (NGDRDP) is a national level geospatial data research and development program in India. It aims to promote research and development in the field of geospatial data. NGDRDP provides funding and support to researchers and institutions working on geospatial data-related projects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a national level geospatial data innovation program in India?

  1. National Geospatial Data Innovation Program (NGDIP)

  2. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

  3. Bhuvan

  4. Cartosat DEM
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Data Innovation Program (NGDIP) is a national level geospatial data innovation program in India. It aims to promote innovation in the field of geospatial data. NGDIP provides funding and support to startups and entrepreneurs working on geospatial data-related projects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a national level geospatial data policy in India?

  1. National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP)

  2. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

  3. Bhuvan

  4. Cartosat DEM
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Explanation

The National Geospatial Data Policy (NGDP) is a national level geospatial data policy in India. It provides a framework for the development and management of geospatial data in the country. NGDP aims to ensure that geospatial data is accessible, reliable, and interoperable. It also promotes the use of geospatial data for various applications, including governance, planning, and decision-making.

Multiple choice

Which program was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to the rural poor?

  1. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana

  2. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  4. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
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Explanation

Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to provide employment to the rural poor.

Multiple choice

Which program was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to provide food security to the poor?

  1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  3. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana

  4. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana
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Explanation

Antyodaya Anna Yojana was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to provide food security to the poor.

Multiple choice

Which program was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to improve the health of the people?

  1. National Rural Health Mission

  2. National Urban Health Mission

  3. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

  4. Janani Suraksha Yojana
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Explanation

National Rural Health Mission was launched under the Ninth Five-Year Plan to improve the health of the people.