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

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Telangana government to provide free education to girls from economically weaker sections?

  1. KCR Kalyana Lakshmi

  2. Shaadi Mubarak

  3. Mana Ooru - Mana Badi

  4. Amma Vodi
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The "Amma Vodi" scheme was launched by the Telangana government to provide financial assistance to mothers of school-going girls from economically weaker sections to encourage their education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Rajasthan government to provide free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls?

  1. Ujjwala Yojana

  2. Bhamashah Yojana

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

  4. Mukhyamantri Sanitary Napkin Yojana
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The "Mukhyamantri Sanitary Napkin Yojana" was launched by the Rajasthan government to provide free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools and colleges.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing agricultural equipment?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

  2. Kisan Credit Card Scheme

  3. Mukhyamantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  4. Krishi Kalyan Yojana
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Explanation

The "Mukhyamantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana" was launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing agricultural equipment, such as tractors, pumps, and sprinklers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to provide free education to students from economically weaker sections?

  1. Jagananna Vidya Deevena

  2. Amma Vodi

  3. Mana Ooru - Mana Badi

  4. KCR Kalyana Lakshmi
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Explanation

The "Jagananna Vidya Deevena" scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh government to provide free education to students from economically weaker sections from kindergarten to post-graduation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Maharashtra government to provide free electricity to farmers?

  1. Jyotiba Phule Shetkari Karj Mafi Yojana

  2. Mukhyamantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  3. Annapurna Yojana

  4. Shivshakti Yojana
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Explanation

The "Shivshakti Yojana" was launched by the Maharashtra government to provide free electricity to farmers for irrigation purposes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Telangana government to provide free education to girls from economically weaker sections?

  1. KCR Kalyana Lakshmi

  2. Shaadi Mubarak

  3. Mana Ooru - Mana Badi

  4. Amma Vodi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The "Amma Vodi" scheme was launched by the Telangana government to provide financial assistance to mothers of school-going girls from economically weaker sections to encourage their education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Rajasthan government to provide free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls?

  1. Ujjwala Yojana

  2. Bhamashah Yojana

  3. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

  4. Mukhyamantri Sanitary Napkin Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The "Mukhyamantri Sanitary Napkin Yojana" was launched by the Rajasthan government to provide free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools and colleges.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives being taken to support artisans and promote handicrafts in India?

  1. Government schemes and programs to provide financial assistance and training.

  2. Collaboration between artisans and designers to create contemporary products.

  3. Promotion of handicrafts through exhibitions and fairs.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

There are a number of initiatives being taken to support artisans and promote handicrafts in India. These include government schemes and programs to provide financial assistance and training, collaboration between artisans and designers to create contemporary products, and promotion of handicrafts through exhibitions and fairs. These initiatives aim to help artisans earn a sustainable living, preserve traditional skills and techniques, and promote cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which initiative by the Indian government aims to promote the production of films that raise awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices?

  1. National Green Film Awards

  2. Sustainable Film Fund

  3. Green Film Certification

  4. Eco Film Festival
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Explanation

The National Green Film Awards, established in 2013, recognize and honor films that effectively communicate environmental messages and promote sustainable living.

Multiple choice

What are some successful initiatives or programs aimed at supporting Indian tribal musicians?

  1. The Native American Music Awards

  2. The Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

  3. The National Endowment for the Arts' Traditional Arts Program

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

There are several successful initiatives and programs aimed at supporting Indian tribal musicians, including the Native American Music Awards, the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and the National Endowment for the Arts' Traditional Arts Program.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a government initiative to combat desertification in India?

  1. National Afforestation Programme

  2. Desert Development Programme

  3. Integrated Watershed Management Programme

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The National Afforestation Programme, Desert Development Programme, and Integrated Watershed Management Programme are all government initiatives to combat desertification in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major goal of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. To increase the area under forest cover

  2. To improve water use efficiency

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above
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To increase the area under forest cover, to improve water use efficiency, and to promote sustainable agriculture are all major goals of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key factor in ensuring the success of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. Community participation

  2. Stakeholder involvement

  3. Political commitment

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Community participation, stakeholder involvement, and political commitment are all key factors in ensuring the success of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major goal of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India?

  1. To increase the area under forest cover

  2. To improve water use efficiency

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

To increase the area under forest cover, to improve water use efficiency, and to promote sustainable agriculture are all major goals of the National Action Programme to Combat Desertification in India.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the Inter-State Council?

  1. Setting up a committee to review the GST

  2. Recommending a new formula for the distribution of central taxes

  3. Promoting the use of renewable energy

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Recent initiatives taken by the Inter-State Council include setting up a committee to review the GST, recommending a new formula for the distribution of central taxes, and promoting the use of renewable energy.