Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Indian Government Initiatives

3,718 Questions

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.

National health missionsEducation and disability schemesRural housing initiativesRenewable energy projectsCultural heritage policiesWildlife conservation programsFinancial assistance schemes

Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the government to construct how many houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by 2022?

  1. 1 crore

  2. 2 crore

  3. 3 crore

  4. 4 crore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The government aims to construct 2 crore houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of urban 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
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) provides financial assistance to urban local bodies for the development of urban infrastructure and services.

Multiple choice

What are the policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-related issues in migration?

  1. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  2. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

  3. The National Policy for Women, 2016

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

There are a number of policies and programs aimed at addressing gender-related issues in migration. These include the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and the National Policy for Women, 2016.

Multiple choice

What are some successful initiatives or programs aimed at empowering women through transportation and logistics in India?

  1. The Nirbhaya Fund, which provides funding for initiatives to improve women's safety in public transportation.

  2. The Ujjwala Yojana, which provides free cooking gas connections to women below the poverty line.

  3. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, which aims to connect rural villages with all-weather roads.

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

The Nirbhaya Fund is a successful initiative aimed at empowering women through transportation and logistics in India by providing funding for initiatives to improve women's safety in public transportation.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of geospatial technologies in India?

  1. National Geospatial Policy

  2. Digital India

  3. Smart Cities Mission

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

The Government of India has launched several initiatives to promote the adoption of geospatial technologies, including the National Geospatial Policy, Digital India, and the Smart Cities Mission.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key strategy adopted by the government to combat desertification in India?

  1. Afforestation and reforestation

  2. Soil and water conservation measures

  3. Promotion of agroforestry

  4. Establishment of protected areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to combat desertification, which includes afforestation and reforestation, soil and water conservation measures, promotion of agroforestry, and establishment of protected areas.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting sustainable land management practices?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

  2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

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

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting sustainable land management practices, such as conservation agriculture, integrated nutrient management, and water conservation.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote sustainable land management practices and restore degraded lands in India?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

  4. Desert Development Programme (DDP)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Desert Development Programme (DDP) is a government initiative that aims to promote sustainable land management practices and restore degraded lands in India's desert regions.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting micro-irrigation technologies?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

  2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

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

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) provides financial assistance to farmers for adopting micro-irrigation technologies, such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, to improve water use efficiency and reduce water wastage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to promote the use of renewable energy sources?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Hydropower Mission

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

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy sources, including the National Solar Mission, National Wind Mission, and National Hydropower Mission.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to promote sustainable management of natural resources?

  1. National Forest Policy, 1988

  2. National Water Policy, 2012

  3. National Soil Conservation Policy, 2015

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

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to promote sustainable management of natural resources, including the National Forest Policy, 1988, National Water Policy, 2012, and National Soil Conservation Policy, 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Indian government in supporting the Indian diaspora in Bhutan?

  1. Providing financial assistance

  2. Offering educational opportunities

  3. Promoting cultural exchange

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

The Indian government provides financial assistance, offers educational opportunities, and promotes cultural exchange to support the Indian diaspora in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which rural development project in India focused on improving agricultural productivity and farmer incomes through the adoption of modern farming techniques?

  1. Operation Flood

  2. Integrated Rural Development Programme

  3. Krishi Vigyan Kendras

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are decentralized agricultural technology dissemination centers that provide training and extension services to farmers, helping them adopt modern farming practices and improve their productivity.

Multiple choice

Which rural development project in India focused on providing employment opportunities to rural youth through the creation of self-help groups (SHGs)?

  1. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

  3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) aimed to promote self-employment opportunities for rural youth by providing financial assistance and training for setting up micro-enterprises and self-help groups.

Multiple choice

What was the main focus of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) launched in India in 2005?

  1. To provide employment opportunities to rural youth

  2. To promote rural infrastructure development

  3. To increase agricultural production and productivity

  4. To guarantee 100 days of employment per year to rural households
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The NREGS aimed to provide employment opportunities to rural households by guaranteeing 100 days of unskilled manual work per year to adult members of the household.