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

Which government initiative aims to provide affordable healthcare to all Indian citizens?

  1. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  2. National Health Mission

  3. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  4. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ayushman Bharat Yojana, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, is a government initiative that aims to provide affordable healthcare to all Indian citizens.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides financial assistance to pregnant women for childbirth?

  1. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  2. National Health Mission

  3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  4. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Janani Suraksha Yojana is a scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women for childbirth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

  1. Health and Wellness Centers

  2. National Health Protection Scheme

  3. Jan Aushadhi Yojana

  4. National Nutrition Mission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Nutrition Mission is not a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides affordable medicines to the public?

  1. Jan Aushadhi Yojana

  2. National Health Mission

  3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  4. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jan Aushadhi Yojana is a scheme that provides affordable medicines to the public.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

  1. Free hospitalization

  2. Free medicines

  3. Free diagnostics

  4. Free transportation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Free transportation is not a benefit of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for installing solar pumps?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Scheme

  4. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers for installing solar pumps.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for installing rooftop solar systems?

  1. Surya Mitra Yojana

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Scheme

  4. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Surya Mitra Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for installing rooftop solar systems.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to states for developing renewable energy projects?

  1. Renewable Energy State Development Programme (RESDP)

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Scheme

  4. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable Energy State Development Programme (RESDP) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to states for developing renewable energy projects.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to industries for installing energy-efficient equipment?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Scheme

  4. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to industries for installing energy-efficient equipment.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for purchasing energy-efficient appliances?

  1. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Scheme

  4. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to consumers for purchasing energy-efficient appliances.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for social change?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for social change.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for rural development?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for rural development.

Multiple choice

Which government initiative aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for urban renewal?

  1. National Mission for the Promotion of Indian Classical Dance

  2. Scheme for Promotion of Theatre and Other Performing Arts

  3. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  4. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is a government initiative that aims to promote the use of dance as a tool for urban renewal.

Multiple choice

What are some of the government initiatives aimed at supporting international students in the Indian job market?

  1. The Study in India program

  2. The Global Internship Program

  3. The Work Permit Scheme for Foreign Nationals

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to support international students in the job market, including the Study in India program, the Global Internship Program, and the Work Permit Scheme for Foreign Nationals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

  2. Janani Suraksha Yojana

  3. National Maternity Benefit Scheme

  4. Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to pregnant women.