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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

The Bhuvan portal is a platform for accessing geospatial data and services in India. It is developed by which organization?

  1. ISRO

  2. NRSC

  3. Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhuvan portal is a joint initiative of ISRO, NRSC, and BISAG-N.

Multiple choice

The National Water Mission aims to achieve water security in India by 2030. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the National Water Mission?

  1. Improving water use efficiency

  2. Augmenting water resources

  3. Reducing water pollution

  4. Promoting inter-state water disputes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Promoting inter-state water disputes is not a goal of the National Water Mission.

Multiple choice

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is a flagship program of the Government of India to clean the Ganga River. Which of the following is NOT a component of the NMCG?

  1. Ganga River Basin Management Plan

  2. Ganga Riverfront Development Plan

  3. Ganga River Pollution Abatement Plan

  4. Ganga River Interlinking Plan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ganga River Interlinking Plan is not a component of the NMCG.

Multiple choice

The Smart Cities Mission aims to transform Indian cities into sustainable and livable spaces. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Smart Cities Mission?

  1. Smart infrastructure

  2. Smart governance

  3. Smart mobility

  4. Smart slums
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Smart slums is not a component of the Smart Cities Mission.

Multiple choice

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a flagship program of the Government of India to transform urban areas. Which of the following is NOT a component of the AMRUT?

  1. Water supply and sewerage

  2. Storm water drainage

  3. Solid waste management

  4. Public transportation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Public transportation is not a component of the AMRUT.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Indian government to promote sports among women?

  1. Khelo India

  2. Fit India

  3. Sports for All

  4. Women in Sports
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khelo India initiative includes programs aimed at encouraging female participation in sports and providing support to women athletes.

Multiple choice

How does the government promote mineral exploration in India?

  1. By providing financial assistance to exploration companies.

  2. By conducting geological surveys and mapping.

  3. By offering tax incentives for exploration activities.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government promotes mineral exploration in India through a combination of measures, including providing financial assistance to exploration companies, conducting geological surveys and mapping, and offering tax incentives for exploration activities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  3. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

  4. National Mission for Green India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Green India is not a component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's domestic carbon trading scheme?

  1. National Carbon Trading Scheme

  2. Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme

  3. India Carbon Trading Scheme

  4. Bharat Carbon Trading Scheme
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Correct answer
Explanation

India does not currently have a domestic carbon trading scheme.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's international climate change cooperation initiative?

  1. International Solar Alliance

  2. Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance

  3. Global Green Growth Institute

  4. Climate and Clean Air Coalition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The International Solar Alliance is India's international climate change cooperation initiative, which aims to promote the use of solar energy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national mission to promote energy efficiency?

  1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  2. National Mission on Energy Efficiency

  3. National Energy Efficiency Mission

  4. National Mission for Energy Conservation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency is India's national mission to promote energy efficiency.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat?

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

  2. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

  3. National Sustainable Habitat Mission

  4. National Mission for Green Habitat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Sustainable Habitat is India's national mission to promote sustainable habitat.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national mission to promote afforestation and reforestation?

  1. National Mission for Green India

  2. National Mission on Green India

  3. National Green India Mission

  4. National Mission for Afforestation and Reforestation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Green India is India's national mission to promote afforestation and reforestation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  3. National Mission for Sustainable Habitat

  4. National Mission for Green India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for Green India is not a component of NAPCC. It is a separate initiative focused on increasing forest cover and improving ecosystem services.

Multiple choice

What is the primary objective of India's Ujjwala Yojana scheme?

  1. Providing free electricity to rural households

  2. Promoting the use of solar energy in rural areas

  3. Distributing free LPG connections to rural households

  4. Encouraging the use of electric vehicles
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Explanation

The Ujjwala Yojana scheme aims to provide free LPG connections to rural households, with the goal of reducing indoor air pollution and improving the health of women and children.