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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

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of solar rooftop systems in India?

  1. Solar Rooftop Scheme

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Solar Rooftop Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of solar rooftop systems in India.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of wind turbines in India?

  1. Wind Power Scheme

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Wind Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of wind turbines in India.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of hydropower projects in India?

  1. Hydropower Scheme

  2. National Hydropower Mission

  3. Bharat Nirman Yojana

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
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Explanation

The Hydropower Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of hydropower projects in India.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of biomass power plants in India?

  1. Biomass Power Scheme

  2. National Biomass Mission

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
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Explanation

The Biomass Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of biomass power plants in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the India-EU dialogue on sustainable development and climate change?

  1. India-EU Sustainable Development Dialogue

  2. India-EU Climate Change Dialogue

  3. India-EU Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Climate Change

  4. India-EU Ministerial-Level Dialogue on Sustainable Development and Climate Change
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The India-EU Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Climate Change is the platform for dialogue and cooperation between India and the European Union on sustainable development and climate change issues.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ways in which the government can provide funding for Sattriya dance companies?

  1. Through grants and subsidies

  2. Through tax breaks and incentives

  3. Through public-private partnerships

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The government can provide funding for Sattriya dance companies in a variety of ways, including through grants and subsidies, tax breaks and incentives, and public-private partnerships. By doing so, the government can help to ensure that Sattriya dance companies have the resources they need to create and perform works that address social issues and promote positive change.

Multiple choice

Which policy document outlines the government's vision and strategy for mathematics education in India?

  1. National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

  2. National Policy on Education (NPE)

  3. Right to Education Act (RTE)

  4. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)
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Explanation

The NCF provides a framework for curriculum development and pedagogical practices in mathematics education in India.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years?

  1. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The SSA is a government scheme that aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years, including access to mathematics education.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote research and development in mathematics education?

  1. National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT)

  2. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

  3. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)

  4. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
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Explanation

The NMEICT aims to promote research and development in mathematics education through the use of information and communication technology.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide free and open educational resources to students across India?

  1. SWAYAM

  2. DIKSHA

  3. NROER

  4. e-PG Pathshala
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Explanation

SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is a government initiative that provides free and open access to online courses, video lectures, textbooks, and other learning resources.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government's flagship program for providing digital infrastructure and connectivity to schools across India?

  1. Digital India

  2. BharatNet

  3. e-Basta

  4. PM e-Vidya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

BharatNet is a government program that aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats (village councils) in India, enabling access to online education and other digital services.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative provides online teacher training and professional development courses?

  1. DIKSHA

  2. SWAYAM Prabha

  3. e-PG Pathshala

  4. NROER
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Explanation

DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is a government initiative that provides online teacher training and professional development courses, as well as a platform for sharing educational resources.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government's initiative to provide free and open access to e-books and other digital learning resources?

  1. NROER

  2. e-PG Pathshala

  3. SWAYAM Prabha

  4. e-Basta
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Explanation

NROER (National Repository of Open Educational Resources) is a government initiative that provides free and open access to e-books, video lectures, textbooks, and other digital learning resources.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to provide online education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  1. PM e-Vidya

  2. SWAYAM Prabha

  3. e-Basta

  4. e-PG Pathshala
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Explanation

PM e-Vidya is a government initiative that aims to provide online education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those in rural areas, tribal areas, and urban slums.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government's initiative to provide free and open access to online courses from premier educational institutions?

  1. SWAYAM Prabha

  2. e-PG Pathshala

  3. NROER

  4. e-Basta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SWAYAM Prabha is a government initiative that provides free and open access to online courses from premier educational institutions, including IITs, NITs, and central universities.