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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

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi to support dance academies?

  1. Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana

  2. Sangeet Kala Anudan Yojana

  3. Nritya Shikshan Yojana

  4. Sangeet Shikshan Yojana
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The Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana is a scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi to provide financial assistance to dance academies.

Multiple choice

What is the objective of the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. To promote and preserve classical and folk dance forms in Lucknow

  2. To provide financial assistance to dance academies for infrastructure development

  3. To provide scholarships to talented dance students

  4. All of the above
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The Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana aims to promote and preserve classical and folk dance forms in Lucknow, provide financial assistance to dance academies for infrastructure development, and provide scholarships to talented dance students.

Multiple choice

What is the eligibility criteria for dance academies to apply for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. The academy should be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. The academy should have been in existence for at least three years

  3. The academy should have a qualified and experienced teaching staff

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are eligibility criteria for dance academies to apply for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana.

Multiple choice

What is the selection process for dance academies to receive financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. The academies are selected by a committee of experts appointed by the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. The academies are selected on the basis of their performance in various dance competitions

  3. The academies are selected on the basis of their contribution to the promotion of dance in Lucknow

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are factors considered in the selection process for dance academies to receive financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana.

Multiple choice

What are the benefits of receiving financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. The academy can use the funds to improve its infrastructure

  2. The academy can use the funds to provide scholarships to talented dance students

  3. The academy can use the funds to organize dance workshops and performances

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are benefits of receiving financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana.

Multiple choice

How can dance academies apply for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. By submitting an application form to the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. By submitting an online application form

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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Dance academies can apply for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana by submitting an application form to the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi or by submitting an online application form.

Multiple choice

What are the eligibility criteria for dance academies to apply for land from the Lucknow Development Authority?

  1. The academy should be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi

  2. The academy should have been in existence for at least three years

  3. The academy should have a qualified and experienced teaching staff

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are eligibility criteria for dance academies to apply for land from the Lucknow Development Authority.

Multiple choice

What are the benefits of receiving land from the Lucknow Development Authority?

  1. The academy can use the land to build its own dance studio

  2. The academy can use the land to organize dance workshops and performances

  3. The academy can use the land to generate revenue by renting it out

  4. All of the above
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All of the above are benefits of receiving land from the Lucknow Development Authority.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prestigious scholarship program aimed at supporting students pursuing professional degrees in India?

  1. Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme

  2. National Scholarship Portal

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Scholarship
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The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning.

Multiple choice

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) provides scholarships to students belonging to economically weaker sections of society. Which of the following is not a category of students eligible for CSSS?

  1. Students from Scheduled Castes (SCs)

  2. Students from Scheduled Tribes (STs)

  3. Students from Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

  4. Students from General Category
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The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is exclusively for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Students from General Category are not eligible for this scholarship.

Multiple choice

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) provides scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker sections of society. Which of the following is not a criterion for eligibility under PMSS?

  1. Annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs

  2. Secured at least 60% marks in Class 12

  3. Enrolled in a recognized professional degree program

  4. Belonging to General Category
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The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is open to students from all categories, except General Category. Students from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are eligible for this scholarship.

Multiple choice

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and town planning. What is the eligibility criterion for this scholarship?

  1. Secured at least 75% marks in Class 12

  2. Belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs)

  3. Annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs

  4. All of the above
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The eligibility criteria for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme include securing at least 75% marks in Class 12, belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Scheduled Tribes (STs), and having an annual family income below Rs. 6 lakhs.

Multiple choice

The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) provides scholarships to meritorious students pursuing research in social sciences. What is the eligibility criterion for this scholarship?

  1. Secured at least 55% marks in Master's degree

  2. Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) or equivalent

  3. Below 28 years of age at the time of application

  4. All of the above
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The eligibility criteria for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNF) include securing at least 55% marks in Master's degree, clearing National Eligibility Test (NET) or equivalent, and being below 28 years of age at the time of application.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizations?

  1. Animal Welfare Fund

  2. National Animal Welfare Fund

  3. Central Animal Welfare Fund

  4. Animal Welfare Assistance Fund
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The Animal Welfare Fund is a scheme of the Indian government that provides financial assistance to animal welfare organizations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's scheme that provides free veterinary care to animals?

  1. Animal Health Care Scheme

  2. National Animal Health Care Scheme

  3. Central Animal Health Care Scheme

  4. Animal Health Assistance Scheme
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The Animal Health Care Scheme is a scheme of the Indian government that provides free veterinary care to animals.