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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 regional cooperation initiatives that India has undertaken in recent years?

  1. Look East Policy

  2. Act East Policy

  3. Neighbourhood First Policy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India has undertaken several key regional cooperation initiatives in recent years, including the Look East Policy, Act East Policy, and Neighbourhood First Policy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a key stakeholder in the rehabilitation of desertified land in Rajasthan?

  1. Local communities

  2. Government agencies

  3. Non-governmental organizations

  4. Private sector companies
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Explanation

Private sector companies are not typically key stakeholders in the rehabilitation of desertified land in Rajasthan, as the process is primarily driven by local communities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote sustainable woodworking practices?

  1. The National Forest Policy of 1988

  2. The Forest Rights Act of 2006

  3. The National Mission for a Green India

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian government has taken initiatives such as the National Forest Policy of 1988, the Forest Rights Act of 2006, and the National Mission for a Green India to promote sustainable woodworking practices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a government initiative aimed at promoting soil conservation in India?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  2. Soil Health Card Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  4. National Afforestation Programme

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the options listed are government initiatives aimed at promoting soil conservation in India. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Health Card Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, and National Afforestation Programme are all programs that provide financial and technical assistance to farmers for implementing soil conservation practices.

Multiple choice

Which social policy in India provides a monthly pension to individuals who have reached the age of 60 and meet certain eligibility criteria?

  1. Atal Pension Yojana

  2. National Pension Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

  4. Old Age Pension Scheme
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Explanation

The Old Age Pension Scheme is a social policy in India that provides a monthly pension to individuals who have reached the age of 60 and meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being below the poverty line or belonging to a marginalized community.

Multiple choice

Which social policy in India focuses on providing comprehensive care and support to senior citizens, including residential facilities, healthcare services, and recreational activities?

  1. Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP)

  2. National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP)

  3. Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY)

  4. Senior Citizens' Welfare Fund (SCWF)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP) is a social policy in India that aims to provide comprehensive care and support to senior citizens, including residential facilities, healthcare services, recreational activities, and counseling services.

Multiple choice

Which social policy in India provides financial assistance to widows and their dependent children?

  1. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme

  2. National Family Benefit Scheme

  3. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

  4. Atal Pension Yojana
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Explanation

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme in India provides financial assistance to widows and their dependent children, ensuring their economic security and well-being.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major government initiative to address poverty in urban areas of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM)

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government of India has implemented a number of initiatives to address poverty in urban areas, including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), and Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major government initiative to address poverty in rural areas of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government of India has implemented a number of initiatives to address poverty in rural areas, including Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to promote sports and fitness among the youth?

  1. Khelo India.

  2. Fit India Movement.

  3. Sports Authority of India.

  4. National Sports Development Fund.
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Explanation

Khelo India is the Indian government's flagship program to promote sports and fitness among the youth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's policy to promote the development of sports infrastructure in the country?

  1. National Sports Policy.

  2. Sports Authority of India Act.

  3. National Sports Development Fund Act.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The National Sports Policy is the Indian government's policy to promote the development of sports infrastructure in the country.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government policies aimed at addressing the challenges of urbanization in India?

  1. Slum rehabilitation schemes

  2. Affordable housing programs

  3. Public transportation infrastructure development

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government of India has implemented various policies to address the challenges of urbanization, including slum rehabilitation schemes, affordable housing programs, and public transportation infrastructure development.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a way in which the Indian government has supported the theatre industry?

  1. Providing grants to theatre companies

  2. Establishing theatre training institutions

  3. Censoring theatre productions

  4. Organizing theatre festivals
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Censoring theatre productions is not a way in which the Indian government has supported the theatre industry.

Multiple choice

What is the future vision of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG)?

  1. To become a world-class centre for research in Himalayan geology and allied sciences

  2. To promote sustainable development in the Himalayan region

  3. To conserve the Himalayan environment

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are the future vision of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a way in which the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) contributes to society?

  1. Providing scientific information to policymakers

  2. Providing training to students and researchers

  3. Promoting public awareness about the Himalayas

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) contributes to society in all of the above ways.