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

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) provides financial assistance to:

  1. Small and marginal farmers

  2. Agricultural laborers

  3. Landless farmers

  4. All of the above
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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.

Multiple choice

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage to:

  1. Standing crops

  2. Harvested crops

  3. Agricultural machinery

  4. Agricultural land
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage to standing crops.

Multiple choice

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a scheme for:

  1. Promoting organic farming

  2. Promoting sustainable agriculture

  3. Promoting agricultural mechanization

  4. Promoting agricultural exports
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The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a scheme for promoting organic farming.

Multiple choice

The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a scheme for:

  1. Promoting agricultural development

  2. Promoting agricultural research

  3. Promoting agricultural extension

  4. All of the above
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The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is a scheme for promoting agricultural development, agricultural research, and agricultural extension.

Multiple choice

The National Food Security Act, 2013 provides for:

  1. Food security to all citizens

  2. Price support to farmers

  3. Agricultural insurance

  4. All of the above
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The National Food Security Act, 2013 provides for food security to all citizens, price support to farmers, and agricultural insurance.

Multiple choice

How can the government and policymakers support astronomy outreach efforts in India?

  1. By providing funding and resources for outreach initiatives

  2. By promoting astronomy education in schools and colleges

  3. By establishing more science museums and planetariums

  4. By supporting the development of astronomy outreach programs in local communities

  5. All of the above
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The government and policymakers can support astronomy outreach efforts in India by providing funding, promoting astronomy education, establishing science museums and planetariums, and supporting community-based outreach programs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful government policy aimed at reducing regional economic disparities?

  1. The European Union's Cohesion Policy

  2. The United States' Appalachian Regional Commission

  3. The Chinese government's Western Development Program

  4. All of the above
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All of the mentioned examples are successful government policies aimed at reducing regional economic disparities by promoting balanced regional development and addressing regional challenges.

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of the Akshaya Patra Foundation?

  1. Providing mid-day meals to school children

  2. Building schools and educational infrastructure

  3. Providing scholarships and financial assistance to students

  4. Conducting teacher training and capacity building programs
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The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides mid-day meals to school children in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an ongoing initiative aimed at improving mathematics education in India?

  1. National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

  2. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

  3. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat.

  4. All of the above.
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All of the mentioned initiatives are aimed at improving mathematics education in India by providing a comprehensive curriculum framework, addressing access and equity issues, and promoting foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a component of the Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat program in India?

  1. Remedial classes for struggling students.

  2. Provision of free textbooks and learning materials.

  3. Community involvement in education.

  4. All of the above.
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The Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat program includes remedial classes, provision of free textbooks and learning materials, and community involvement in education.

Multiple choice

What is the Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

  1. A health insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018.

  2. Provides health insurance coverage to over 100 million poor and vulnerable families.

  3. Covers hospitalization expenses, outpatient care, and diagnostic tests.

  4. All of the above.
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The Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a health insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018. It provides health insurance coverage to over 100 million poor and vulnerable families. It covers hospitalization expenses, outpatient care, and diagnostic tests.

Multiple choice

What is the Janani Suraksha Yojana?

  1. A maternal health program launched by the Government of India in 2005.

  2. Provides cash assistance to pregnant women for institutional delivery.

  3. Aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.

  4. All of the above.
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The Janani Suraksha Yojana is a maternal health program launched by the Government of India in 2005. It provides cash assistance to pregnant women for institutional delivery. It aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to address climate change?

  1. National Action Plan on Climate Change

  2. International Solar Alliance

  3. Paris Agreement

  4. All of the above
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The Indian government has taken several major initiatives to address climate change, including the National Action Plan on Climate Change, the International Solar Alliance, and the Paris Agreement.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key objective of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change?

  1. To reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions

  2. To promote sustainable development

  3. To enhance the country's resilience to climate change

  4. All of the above
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The National Action Plan on Climate Change aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable development, and enhance India's resilience to climate change.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of India's efforts to develop human resources and expertise in the field of climate change?

  1. Establishing the National Institute of Climate Change Studies

  2. Launching the National Mission on Education and Awareness for Climate Change

  3. Providing training and capacity building programs for government officials and stakeholders

  4. All of the above
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India has taken several steps to develop human resources and expertise in the field of climate change, including establishing the National Institute of Climate Change Studies, launching the National Mission on Education and Awareness for Climate Change, and providing training and capacity building programs for government officials and stakeholders.