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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 civics women empowerment womens economic empowerment dynamic of human development social development

To fill the critical gaps in the existing primary healthcare infrastructure and nutrition services, the _____________ supplements healthcare and nutrition services requirements.

  1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) was launched to assist states and union territories in achieving certain national goals in social sectors, including primary health, primary education, and rural shelter.

Multiple choice civics women empowerment womens economic empowerment dynamic of human development social development

Which of the following schemes has been launched to provide prenatal and postnatal care to mother and child?

  1. National Mission for Protein Supplements

  2. Initiative on Vegetable Clusters

  3. Promotion of Nutri Cereals

  4. Janani Suraksha Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NHM). It is being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and infant mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women. 

Multiple choice civics women empowerment womens economic empowerment dynamic of human development social development

Which of the following schemes has been launched by the Government of India to improve the health of pregnant and lactating mothers?

  1. Matritva Sahayog Yojana

  2. Dhan Lakshmi Yojana

  3. ASHA

  4. Health for All Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) is a flagship programme of Govt of India under the Ministry of Women and Child Development targeting the pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age and above for first two live births. IGMSY, introduced in 2010, is a Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme for Pregnant and Lactating (P&L) women to contribute to better enabling environment by providing cash incentives for improved health and nutrition to pregnant and nursing mothers.

Multiple choice civics women empowerment womens economic empowerment dynamic of human development social development

Women's social empowerment is done by tackling both macro and micro-nutrient deficiencies through nutrition supplementary feeding programmes with necessary support services like ____________.

  1. health check-ups

  2. immunisation and health

  3. nutrition education and nutrition awareness

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

Comprehensive nutrition programmes for women include a holistic approach involving health check-ups, immunization, and education to ensure both physical health and awareness.

Multiple choice economics development of maharashtra - service sector the economy of maharashtra economics

What measures are taken by Maharashtra Government for development of economic infrastructure?

  1. Increasing installed capacity of electricity generation

  2. Rural electrification, network improvement and programmes for energy conservation

  3. Modified direct benefit transfer scheme to LPG consumers in the state

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

Following measures are taken by Maharashtra Government for development of economic infrastructure:

  • Increasing installed capacity of electricity generation
  • Rural electrification, network improvement and programmes for energy conservation
  • Modified direct benefit transfer scheme to LPG consumers in the state
  • Metro Railway has started at Mumbai and Nagpur

Multiple choice economics development of maharashtra - service sector the economy of maharashtra economics

To which sector, the scheme "Each One Teach One" and "Sakshar Bharat Abhiyan" is related?

  1. Adult Literacy

  2. Girls Education

  3. Inclusive Education

  4. Tribal Education
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To improve the adult literacy in the state, innovative schemes like "Each One Teach One" and "Sakshar Bharat Abhiyan" are implemented with community participation.

Multiple choice economics development of maharashtra - service sector the economy of maharashtra economics

What is the aim of Mahabhraman scheme launched by MTDC?

  1. To bring students of foreign universities into state universities.

  2. To bring foreign medical researchers in state medical universities.

  3. To promote digital India and Skill India.

  4. To bring different experimental projects such as agro tourism, village tourism, food tourism, safaris, tribal lifestyles etc. under one roof.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is the nodal agency for implementation of Maharashtra Tourism Policy, 2016. MTDC launched the Mahabhraman scheme to bring different experimental projects such as agro tourism, village tourism, food tourism, safaris, tribal lifestyles etc. under one roof.

Multiple choice economics development of maharashtra - service sector the economy of maharashtra economics

How does the state government encouraging tribal education in Maharashtra?

  1. By introducing Ashram schools

  2. By providing government hostel facility

  3. By providing food, uniforms, educational materials and other concessions free of cost

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

Government of Maharashtra has introduced residential ashram schools in tribal areas of the state. tribal students are provided accommodation, food, uniforms, educational materials and other concessions free of cost. There are 556 aides Ashram Schools in the state. Government hostel facilities is provided at division, district and taluka level to encourage tribal students to pursue higher studies.

Multiple choice economics development of maharashtra - service sector the economy of maharashtra economics

What is the key focus of the new Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016?

  1. To promote nationalism

  2. To promote Privatisation

  3. To promote academic autonomy

  4. To promote space research
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To meet the challenge of liberalization, privatization and globalization, the state enacted the new Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016. Key focus of this Act is to promote academic autonomy and excellence, skill based education through democratic process in higher education.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

The institution established by Government of India that helped in the modernization of agriculture is ________.

  1. World Trade Organization

  2. Kissan Credit Card

  3. Indian Council of Agriculture Research

  4. Indian Institute of Agronomy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indian institute of agricultural research is an autonomous body established in 16 July 1929 by department of Agricultural Research and Education and functions under the ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Before independence it was called Imperial Council of Agricultural Research.

It has its head quarters in New Delhi. There are 101 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural institutes spread across India which manage and monitor research and education in the fields pertaining to agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Introduction of special weather bulletins and agricultural programmes for farmers on TV and radio is one of the steps taken by the government to improve __________.

  1. Agriculture in India

  2. Industries in India

  3. Forest in India

  4. Farmers in India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In order to enlighten farmers about the advanced techniques and mechanized agricultural methods many steps were taken up by the government. One such step includes the use of television to improve skills of farmers in agriculture. This has shown an immense improvement in the quality of Indian agriculture achieving unimaginable results. 

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

What is the full form of KCC, a scheme introduced by the Government of India for the benefit of the farmers?

  1. Kissan Capital Card

  2. Kissan Credit Card

  3. Krishak Credit Cart

  4. Krishak Capital Card

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Kisan Credit Card
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme is a credit scheme introduced in August 1998 by Indian banks. This model scheme was prepared by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the recommendations of R.V.GUPTA committee to provide term loans and agricultural needs.
Multiple choice political science importance and principles of secularism preamble of the indian constitution principles of secularism preamble to the constitution

Which of the following points about Indira Mahila Yojana is false?

  1. Woman would be helped to ensure their participation in decision making process. It will generate awareness among women.

  2. A national women fund has been created to help women in need.

  3. Crime department has set up a separate wing to deal with crime in women. It is called crime against women cell.

  4. Schools are to be set up at the village level for women.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Mahila Yojana aims at organizing at the grass-root level to facilitate the participation of the women in the decision-making process. The main objective of this plan is to create awareness among the women and to provide the income resources to them. This plan will establish coordination among the various plans related to women so that the available funds can be properly used for the welfare of women. Under the ‘Indira Mahila Yojana’, women groups are formed in the villages and urban slums that work with the support of the Indira Mahila Kendras established at the ‘Anganwadi’ level. Road construction, rural electrification, increasing the non-traditional energy sources, social forestry, education, and health programs have also been included in the scheme. Setting up schools at the village level for women was not the objective of this scheme. 

Multiple choice civics child rights and child protection towards gender equality caste discrimination and the struggle for equality general consciousness human rights

Which government introduced mid-day meal scheme?

  1. Kamaraj government

  2. MGR government

  3. Karunanidhi government

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

  • Kumarasami Kamaraj was an Indian National Congress leader. Kamaraj was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu during 1954–1963.
  • It is during his government, mid-day meal scheme was introduced in Tamil Nadu. According to this scheme, school children were provided with a nutritious meal in the afternoon.

Multiple choice civics agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

National Food Security Management Scheme was launched by the Government of India to achieve which of the following?
(A) Demonstration of improved production technology.
(B) Distribution of high-yield variety seeds.
(C) To distribute fertilisers subsidy to farmers directly in cash.

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Both (A) and (B)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Food Security Management Scheme was a scheme which was launched by the Government of India. The aim of the scheme was to achieve an improvement in the production of wheat, rice and pulses in a sustainable way. Moreover, it aimed to raise the income of farmers through improved technologies and farm management practices. Also, it aimed to ensure food security. 

Thus, the correct answer is D.