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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 of the following is not an objective of the National Scholarship Scheme for Dance?

  1. To provide financial assistance to talented dance students

  2. To encourage students to pursue higher education in dance

  3. To promote excellence in dance education

  4. To increase the number of dance academies in India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increasing the number of dance academies in India is not an objective of the National Scholarship Scheme for Dance.

Multiple choice

Which social welfare program in India aims to provide subsidized food grains to economically disadvantaged individuals and families?

  1. Public Distribution System (PDS)

  2. National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

  4. National Health Mission (NHM)
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Explanation

The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a government-run program in India that aims to provide subsidized food grains, such as rice, wheat, and sugar, to economically disadvantaged individuals and families, ensuring access to essential food items at affordable prices.

Multiple choice

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to elderly individuals above a certain age?

  1. National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS)

  2. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

  3. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)

  4. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
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Explanation

The National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS) is a social welfare program in India that provides financial assistance to elderly individuals above a certain age, ensuring a basic level of income security during their old age.

Multiple choice

Which social welfare program in India provides financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

  2. National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS)

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

  4. National Creche Scheme (NCS)
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Explanation

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a social welfare program in India that provides financial assistance to pregnant women and lactating mothers, aiming to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Multiple choice

Which social welfare program in India provides free and compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 and 14?

  1. Right to Education Act (RTE)

  2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  3. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

  4. National Programme for Education of Girls (NPEG)
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Explanation

The Right to Education Act (RTE) is a social welfare program in India that guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14, aiming to improve access to quality education and reduce school dropout rates.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of rural development policy?

  1. Infrastructure development

  2. Agricultural development

  3. Education and skills development

  4. Financial inclusion
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Explanation

Financial inclusion, while important for economic development, is not typically considered to be a type of rural development policy, as it is more commonly associated with financial policy or social policy.

Multiple choice

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote film education and literacy?

  1. Establishing the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

  2. Launching the 'Cinema Literacy' program.

  3. Providing financial assistance to film schools and institutes.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian government has taken several initiatives to promote film education and literacy, including establishing the NFDC, launching the 'Cinema Literacy' program, and providing financial assistance to film schools and institutes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a government initiative aimed at promoting renewable energy in rural areas?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

  3. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
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Explanation

All of the above are government initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote digital payments and reduce cash transactions?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Digital India initiative aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and economy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the adoption of digital technologies in rural areas?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Digital India initiative includes various programs aimed at bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the development of startups and entrepreneurship in the country?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India
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Explanation

The Startup India initiative aims to foster a conducive environment for startups and entrepreneurs to thrive.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in higher education?

  1. Bhasha Sangam

  2. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India
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Explanation

The Bhasha Sangam initiative was launched in 2018 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in higher education and research. It provides financial assistance to institutions for the development of study material, translation of books, and the establishment of language labs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary?

  1. Nyaya Bhasha

  2. Bhasha Nyaya

  3. Nyaya Bharati

  4. Bhasha Adalat
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Explanation

The Nyaya Bhasha initiative was launched in 2018 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary. It provides training to judicial officers and staff in the use of Indian languages and encourages the use of Indian languages in court proceedings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in the field of science and technology?

  1. Bhasha Vigyan

  2. Vigyan Bhasha

  3. Bhasha Shashtra

  4. Shashtra Bhasha
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Explanation

The Vigyan Bhasha initiative was launched in 2020 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the field of science and technology. It provides funding for the translation of scientific and technical literature into Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which Indian initiative aims to promote sustainable development and climate action through international cooperation?

  1. International Solar Alliance

  2. Clean Energy Mission

  3. National Action Plan on Climate Change

  4. Green India Mission
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Explanation

The International Solar Alliance is a joint initiative by India and France to promote the use of solar energy among its member countries.