Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

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 NOT a key principle of social policy in India?

  1. Universality

  2. Selectivity

  3. Residualism

  4. Social insurance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Residualism is not a key principle of social policy in India. Universality, selectivity, and social insurance are the main principles that guide the design and implementation of social policies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of social policy in India?

  1. Universality

  2. Selectivity

  3. Residualism

  4. Social insurance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Residualism is not a key principle of social policy in India. Universality, selectivity, and social insurance are the main principles that guide the design and implementation of social policies.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful social policy implemented by a coalition government in India?

  1. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

  2. The Right to Information Act (RTI).

  3. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

  4. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA).
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C Correct answer
Explanation

MGNREGA is a social welfare program that guarantees 100 days of employment per year to rural households.

Multiple choice

The Indian government's policies aimed at enhancing energy security include:

  1. Promoting Domestic Energy Production

  2. Encouraging Energy Conservation

  3. Developing Strategic Energy Reserves

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

The Indian government has implemented a range of policies to enhance energy security, including promoting domestic energy production, encouraging energy conservation, and developing strategic energy reserves.

Multiple choice

The successful implementation of India's energy security strategies depends on:

  1. Collaboration between Government and Private Sector

  2. Public Awareness and Participation

  3. International Cooperation

  4. All of the Above
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Explanation

The successful implementation of India's energy security strategies requires collaboration between government and private sector, public awareness and participation, and international cooperation.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to schools and universities for promoting sports for persons with disabilities?

  1. Khelo India Scheme

  2. Accessible India Campaign

  3. National Sports Policy

  4. Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India Scheme, launched in 2016, includes a component specifically dedicated to promoting sports for persons with disabilities. This component provides financial assistance to schools and universities for creating accessible infrastructure, purchasing sports equipment, and conducting training programs for coaches and athletes.

Multiple choice

Which skill development initiatives have been successful in improving the livelihoods of indigenous communities?

  1. Vocational training programs in traditional crafts

  2. Digital literacy and ICT training

  3. Entrepreneurship and business management training

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Skill development initiatives that focus on traditional crafts, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship have all been effective in improving the livelihoods of indigenous communities by providing them with marketable skills and opportunities for income generation.

Multiple choice

What are some successful examples of education and skill development initiatives that have benefited indigenous communities?

  1. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation's work in Australia

  2. The Barefoot College's solar electrification program in India

  3. The SEWA Cooperative Federation's skill development programs for women in India

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, the Barefoot College, and the SEWA Cooperative Federation are examples of organizations that have successfully implemented education and skill development initiatives benefiting indigenous communities.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to economically weaker sections for pursuing vocational courses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  2. Skill India Mission

  3. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  4. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India that aims to provide financial assistance to economically weaker sections for pursuing skill development courses, including vocational courses.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)?

  1. Providing vocational training to individuals

  2. Offering skill development courses to youth

  3. Promoting adult education and literacy

  4. Supporting entrepreneurship among marginalized communities
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) is a network of adult education centers that aims to promote adult education and literacy in India.

Multiple choice

Which scholarship scheme is specifically designed for students from economically weaker sections pursuing vocational courses?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (NSS-EWS)

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities (PMS-Minorities)

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students (CSS-SC/ST)

  4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Vocational Courses (MCM-Vocational)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme for Vocational Courses (MCM-Vocational) is a scholarship scheme specifically designed for students from economically weaker sections pursuing vocational courses.

Multiple choice

What is the eligibility criterion for the National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (NSS-EWS)?

  1. Annual family income should be below Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Students should have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination

  3. Students should be pursuing a recognized vocational course

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

To be eligible for the National Scholarship Scheme for Students from Economically Weaker Sections (NSS-EWS), students must meet all of the following criteria: annual family income should be below Rs. 1 lakh, students should have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination, and students should be pursuing a recognized vocational course.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides interest subsidy on loans taken for pursuing vocational courses?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

  2. Stand-Up India Scheme

  3. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGFMSE)

  4. National Skill Development Fund (NSDF)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a government scheme that provides interest subsidy on loans taken by micro and small enterprises, including those pursuing vocational courses.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to individuals for skill development training?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  2. Skill India Mission

  3. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

  4. Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to individuals for skill development training in various sectors, including vocational courses.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)?

  1. Providing vocational training to individuals

  2. Offering skill development courses to youth

  3. Promoting adult education and literacy

  4. Supporting entrepreneurship among marginalized communities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) is a network of adult education centers that aims to promote adult education and literacy in India.