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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 is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational television (ETV) channels to students?

  1. Swayam Prabha

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

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

Swayam Prabha is a platform that offers a wide range of educational TV channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational radio (OER) channels to students?

  1. Gyan Vani

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

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

Gyan Vani is a platform that offers a wide range of educational radio channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to provide free and open educational radio (OER) channels to students?

  1. Gyan Vani

  2. e-Pathshala

  3. NROER

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

Gyan Vani is a platform that offers a wide range of educational radio channels covering various subjects and levels of education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mobile app launched by the GST Council to facilitate GST-related services?

  1. GST Suvidha Provider.

  2. GST Seva Kendra.

  3. GST Info.

  4. GST Mobile App.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The GST Council launched the GST Mobile App to provide taxpayers with easy access to GST-related services. This app allows users to file GST returns, track the status of their refunds, and receive updates on GST-related matters.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote village tourism in India?

  1. Swadesh Darshan Scheme

  2. Incredible India Campaign

  3. Village Tourism Development Scheme

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

The Village Tourism Development Scheme is a government initiative specifically designed to promote village tourism in India.

Multiple choice

What is the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program?

  1. A program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  2. A program to provide free textbooks and uniforms to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  3. A program to provide mid-day meals to all children between the ages of 6 and 14

  4. A program to provide scholarships to all children between the ages of 6 and 14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program is a program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Multiple choice

What is the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program?

  1. A program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  2. A program to provide free textbooks and uniforms to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  3. A program to provide mid-day meals to all children between the ages of 14 and 18

  4. A program to provide scholarships to all children between the ages of 14 and 18
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) program is a program to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 14 and 18.

Multiple choice

What is the Mid-Day Meal Scheme?

  1. A program to provide free meals to all children in government and government-aided schools

  2. A program to provide free meals to all children in private schools

  3. A program to provide free meals to all children in rural areas

  4. A program to provide free meals to all children in urban areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a program to provide free meals to all children in government and government-aided schools.

Multiple choice

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) is a collaborative effort of which organization?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

  2. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

  3. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

NSDI is a joint initiative of MoES, DST, and ISRO.

Multiple choice

The Indian government has adopted various strategies to address political separatism, including political negotiations, economic development initiatives, and cultural outreach programs. Which of the following is NOT one of these strategies?

  1. Military force

  2. Political negotiations

  3. Economic development initiatives

  4. Cultural outreach programs
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Military force is not a strategy adopted by the Indian government to address political separatism, but rather a response to it.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote energy efficiency in India?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme, Energy Conservation Act (ECA), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) are all government initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government policy aimed at promoting balanced regional development and reducing the pressure on large cities?

  1. National Urban Policy

  2. Smart Cities Mission

  3. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Urban Policy aims to promote balanced regional development and reduce the pressure on large cities by encouraging the development of smaller towns and cities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of basic infrastructure and services?

  1. National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM)

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of basic infrastructure and services.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)

  3. National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM)

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a government initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to urban poor.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?

  1. Construction of new houses

  2. Upgradation of existing houses

  3. Provision of basic amenities

  4. Relocation of slum dwellers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) does not include the relocation of slum dwellers as a component.