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 government initiative aims to provide social security benefits to workers in the informal sector?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

  3. Atal Pension Yojana

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

All of the mentioned government initiatives aim to provide social security benefits to workers in the informal sector.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the informal sector?

  1. Start-up India

  2. Stand-up India

  3. Make in India

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

Start-up India is a government initiative that aims to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the informal sector.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a program implemented by EESL?

  1. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)

  2. Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)

  3. Super-efficient Air Conditioner Program (SEAC)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA), Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP), and Super-efficient Air Conditioner Program (SEAC) are all programs implemented by EESL. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a program implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Multiple choice

What is the target of the UJALA program?

  1. To distribute 100 crore LED bulbs by 2020

  2. To distribute 10 crore LED bulbs by 2020

  3. To distribute 1 crore LED bulbs by 2020

  4. To distribute 1 lakh LED bulbs by 2020
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The UJALA program aims to distribute 100 crore LED bulbs by 2020 to promote energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in India.

Multiple choice

What is the target of the SLNP program?

  1. To replace 1 crore conventional street lights with LED street lights by 2020

  2. To replace 10 crore conventional street lights with LED street lights by 2020

  3. To replace 100 crore conventional street lights with LED street lights by 2020

  4. To replace 1 lakh conventional street lights with LED street lights by 2020
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The SLNP program aims to replace 1 crore conventional street lights with LED street lights by 2020 to promote energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key strategy employed by central government policies to promote rural development?

  1. Providing financial assistance to rural households

  2. Investing in infrastructure and public services

  3. Promoting agricultural diversification and value addition

  4. Encouraging the development of rural industries
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Investing in infrastructure and public services, such as roads, electricity, healthcare, and education, is a key strategy employed by central government policies to promote rural development by improving access to essential services and enhancing the quality of life for rural communities.

Multiple choice

Which central government scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to rural households below the poverty line?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a central government scheme that provides financial assistance to rural households below the poverty line by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment in a financial year.

Multiple choice

Which central government scheme is aimed at providing affordable housing to rural households?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a central government scheme that aims to provide affordable housing to rural households by providing financial assistance for the construction or renovation of houses.

Multiple choice

What efforts are being made to preserve and promote Chikankari embroidery?

  1. Artisan training programs

  2. Government initiatives

  3. Collaborations with fashion designers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Efforts to preserve and promote Chikankari embroidery include artisan training programs to pass on the skills to younger generations, government initiatives to support artisans and promote the craft, and collaborations with fashion designers to incorporate Chikankari embroidery into contemporary designs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Smart Cities Mission in India?

  1. Developing smart infrastructure

  2. Promoting citizen participation

  3. Encouraging sustainable development

  4. Preserving cultural heritage

  5. Improving public transportation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Preserving cultural heritage is not a key component of the Smart Cities Mission, although it may be considered in some city plans.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme aims to promote sustainable tourism in mountain and hill stations?

  1. Swachh Bharat Mission

  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

  3. Swadesh Darshan Scheme

  4. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a government scheme that aims to promote sustainable tourism in mountain and hill stations by developing infrastructure, promoting cultural heritage, and providing training to local communities.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative provides financial assistance to hill station municipalities for infrastructure development?

  1. Hill Area Development Programme

  2. Integrated Watershed Management Programme

  3. National Rural Livelihoods Mission

  4. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Hill Area Development Programme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to hill station municipalities for infrastructure development, such as roads, bridges, and water supply systems.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative provides training and skill development to youth in mountain and hill stations?

  1. Skill India Mission

  2. National Skill Development Corporation

  3. Jan Shikshan Sansthan

  4. National Institute of Rural Development
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Skill India Mission is a government initiative that provides training and skill development to youth in mountain and hill stations in order to improve their employability and income-generating potential.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to farmers in mountain and hill stations for the purchase of agricultural inputs?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

  2. National Food Security Mission

  3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

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

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers in mountain and hill stations for the purchase of agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote eco-tourism in mountain and hill stations?

  1. Incredible India

  2. Atithi Devo Bhava

  3. Dekho Apna Desh

  4. Green Tourism Certification Programme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Tourism Certification Programme is a government initiative that aims to promote eco-tourism in mountain and hill stations by providing certification to tourism businesses that adopt sustainable practices.