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

What are some of the initiatives taken by the Indian government to promote traditional handicrafts?

  1. The Handicrafts Development Commissioner (HDC) scheme

  2. The National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)

  3. The Craftmark scheme

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has taken several initiatives to promote traditional handicrafts, including the Handicrafts Development Commissioner (HDC) scheme, the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP), and the Craftmark scheme.

Multiple choice

What are some of the recent initiatives taken by the government to control noise pollution in India?

  1. The launch of the National Clean Air Programme.

  2. The revision of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

  3. The establishment of a National Noise Pollution Monitoring Network.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The government has taken a number of recent initiatives to control noise pollution in India, including the launch of the National Clean Air Programme, the revision of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, and the establishment of a National Noise Pollution Monitoring Network.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by the government to provide digital infrastructure for schools?

  1. Digital India

  2. Smart India

  3. BharatNet

  4. e-Pathshala
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C Correct answer
Explanation

BharatNet is the government's initiative to provide optical fiber connectivity to all gram panchayats in India, enabling access to digital infrastructure for schools.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government's flagship program to provide free and open digital resources to students?

  1. e-Pathshala

  2. DIKSHA

  3. SWAYAM

  4. NROER
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B Correct answer
Explanation

DIKSHA is the government's flagship program to provide free and open digital resources to students, including textbooks, videos, and other learning materials.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the government's initiative to promote research and development in educational technology?

  1. EdTech Research and Development

  2. Technology for Education

  3. Research in Educational Technology

  4. EdTech Innovation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

EdTech Research and Development is the government's initiative to promote research and development in educational technology.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a government initiative to promote rural credit?

  1. Kisan Credit Card scheme

  2. NABARD

  3. SGSY

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Kisan Credit Card scheme, NABARD, and SGSY are all government initiatives to promote rural credit.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to widows and destitute women?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

  3. Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana

  4. Ujjwala Yojana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance of Rs. 6,000 to pregnant women and lactating mothers from poor families.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance to meritorious girls from economically weaker sections?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

  2. National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education

  3. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
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Explanation

National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education is a scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance of Rs. 3,000 per year to meritorious girls from economically weaker sections who are studying in classes 9 and 10.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides financial assistance to women who are victims of domestic violence?

  1. Swadhar Greh Scheme

  2. Ujjwala Yojana

  3. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Swadhar Greh Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance and shelter to women who are victims of domestic violence.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme that provides free legal aid to women?

  1. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  2. Swadhar Greh Scheme

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. National Legal Services Authority
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Explanation

National Legal Services Authority is a government body that provides free legal aid to women and other marginalized groups.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to women for higher education?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

  2. National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education

  3. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme provides financial assistance to women for higher education through various scholarships and schemes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scholarship scheme that provides financial assistance to meritorious girls from rural areas?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme

  2. National Scheme of Incentive to Girls for Secondary Education

  3. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to meritorious girls from rural areas who are studying in classes 6 to 12.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides financial assistance to women for skill development?

  1. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  2. Swadhar Greh Scheme

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. National Skill Development Corporation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

National Skill Development Corporation is a government body that provides financial assistance to women for skill development through various schemes and programs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme that provides financial assistance to women for setting up micro-enterprises?

  1. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  2. Swadhar Greh Scheme

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme provides financial assistance to women for setting up micro-enterprises through various schemes and programs.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to women for purchasing cooking gas connections?

  1. Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

  2. Swadhar Greh Scheme

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. National Skill Development Corporation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ujjwala Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to women for purchasing cooking gas connections.