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 a major initiative aimed at improving the quality of education in India?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. National Curriculum Framework

  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 improve the quality of education, including Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, and the National Curriculum Framework.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Indian government to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education?

  1. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. National Scholarship Scheme

  4. Top Class Education Scholarship Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Scholarship Scheme is a government program that provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections to pursue higher education.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for women's empowerment?

  1. Mahila Shakti Yojana

  2. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

  3. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

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

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program was launched in 2015 with the aim of improving the status of girls and women in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program was launched in 2001 with the aim of providing free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched in 1995 with the aim of providing free midday meals to children in government and government-aided schools.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free residential education to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  2. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  3. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

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

The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme was launched in 2004 with the aim of providing free residential education to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

The Janani Suraksha Yojana was launched in 2005 with the aim of providing financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of six?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

The National Rural Health Mission was launched in 2005 with the aim of providing free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of six.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing financial assistance to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

There is no specific Indian government program for providing financial assistance to women who are victims of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing legal aid to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

There is no specific Indian government program for providing legal aid to women who are victims of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing shelter to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

There is no specific Indian government program for providing shelter to women who are victims of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing counseling to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

There is no specific Indian government program for providing counseling to women who are victims of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's program for providing vocational training to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  3. National Rural Health Mission

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

There is no specific Indian government program for providing vocational training to women who are victims of domestic violence.