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 Indian government scheme that aims to promote sustainable coastal and marine fisheries?

  1. Blue Revolution

  2. Green Revolution

  3. White Revolution

  4. Yellow Revolution
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Blue Revolution is an Indian government scheme that aims to promote sustainable coastal and marine fisheries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a marine conservation initiative undertaken by the Indian government?

  1. Project Sea Turtle

  2. Project Dugong

  3. Project Coral

  4. Project Tiger
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Project Tiger is a tiger conservation initiative, not a marine conservation initiative.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to fishermen for adopting sustainable fishing practices?

  1. Matsya Sampada Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

  3. Blue Revolution Scheme

  4. National Fisheries Development Board Scheme
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to fishermen for adopting sustainable fishing practices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that aims to promote coastal tourism in a sustainable manner?

  1. Swachh Sagar Abhiyan

  2. Clean Seas Campaign

  3. Blue Flag Certification

  4. Sustainable Coastal Tourism Scheme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sustainable Coastal Tourism Scheme is a government scheme that aims to promote coastal tourism in a sustainable manner.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a component of the TSP?

  1. Special Central Assistance (SCA)

  2. Tribal Development Fund (TDF)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) is not a component of the TSP. It is a separate scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018.

Multiple choice

The Government of India has launched a number of schemes for the development of tribals. Which of the following is not one of these schemes?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned schemes are Government of India schemes for the development of tribals.

Multiple choice

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a:

  1. Government Organization

  2. Non-Government Organization

  3. Cooperative Organization

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a Cooperative Organization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major achievement of the NSS?

  1. Contributed to the Green Revolution

  2. Helped eradicate polio

  3. Promoted literacy

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The NSS has contributed to the Green Revolution, helped eradicate polio, and promoted literacy.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agricultural reforms?

  1. It ensures a fair price to farmers for their produce

  2. It helps to stabilize agricultural prices

  3. It encourages farmers to adopt modern technology

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The MSP ensures a fair price to farmers for their produce, helps to stabilize agricultural prices, and encourages farmers to adopt modern technology.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in agricultural reforms?

  1. It ensures a fair price to farmers for their produce

  2. It helps to stabilize agricultural prices

  3. It encourages farmers to adopt modern technology

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The MSP ensures a fair price to farmers for their produce, helps to stabilize agricultural prices, and encourages farmers to adopt modern technology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national program launched by the Government of India for the conservation and wise use of wetlands?

  1. National Wetland Conservation Programme

  2. National River Conservation Programme

  3. National Afforestation Programme

  4. National Biodiversity Conservation Programme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Wetland Conservation Programme is a national program launched by the Government of India for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by tea and spice plantations in India?

  1. Providing subsidies to farmers

  2. Investing in research and development

  3. Promoting sustainable farming practices

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by tea and spice plantations in India, including providing subsidies to farmers, investing in research and development, and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Multiple choice

How can the government and other stakeholders work together to address the challenges faced by tea and spice plantations in India?

  1. By providing financial assistance to farmers

  2. By investing in research and development

  3. By promoting sustainable farming practices

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government and other stakeholders can work together to address the challenges faced by tea and spice plantations in India by providing financial assistance to farmers, investing in research and development, and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote handloom textiles and empower weavers in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Digital India

  3. Skill India

  4. Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society is a government initiative aimed at promoting handloom textiles and empowering weavers in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ISRO's public outreach program?

  1. Inspire

  2. Vigyan Prasar

  3. Science Express

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

ISRO's public outreach programs include Inspire, Vigyan Prasar, and Science Express. Inspire is a scholarship program for students interested in science and research. Vigyan Prasar is a science communication organization that produces popular science books, magazines, and films. Science Express is a mobile science exhibition that travels to different parts of India.