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.

National health missionsEducation and disability schemesRural housing initiativesRenewable energy projectsCultural heritage policiesWildlife conservation programsFinancial assistance schemes

Indian Government Initiatives Questions

Multiple choice

The National Flood Control Program (NFCP) was launched in India to address flood-related issues comprehensively. Which ministry is responsible for implementing this program?

  1. Ministry of Water Resources

  2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  3. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs
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Explanation

The National Flood Control Program (NFCP) falls under the purview of the Ministry of Water Resources, which is tasked with implementing various flood control measures and projects across India.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of PMKVY?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Vikas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
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Explanation

PMKVY stands for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national mission launched by the Government of India to address the water crisis?

  1. National Water Mission

  2. National River Conservation Mission

  3. National Rural Drinking Water Mission

  4. National Urban Drinking Water Mission
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Explanation

The National Water Mission was launched in 2011 with the aim of ensuring water security and sustainable water management in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program launched by the Government of India to promote rainwater harvesting?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  2. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  4. Jal Jeevan Mission
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Explanation

Jal Shakti Abhiyan is the program launched by the Government of India to promote rainwater harvesting.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national mission launched by the Government of India to clean up rivers?

  1. National River Conservation Mission

  2. National Water Mission

  3. National Rural Drinking Water Mission

  4. National Urban Drinking Water Mission
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Explanation

The National River Conservation Mission was launched in 1995 with the aim of cleaning up rivers in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program launched by the Government of India to promote rainwater harvesting?

  1. Jal Shakti Abhiyan

  2. Atal Bhujal Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

  4. Jal Jeevan Mission
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Explanation

Jal Shakti Abhiyan is the program launched by the Government of India to promote rainwater harvesting.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities?

  1. The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)

  2. The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (NTWPC)

  3. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  4. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
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Explanation

The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) is the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides vocational training and placement assistance to persons with disabilities?

  1. The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)

  2. The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (NTWPC)

  3. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  4. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
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Explanation

The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) is the Indian government scheme that provides vocational training and placement assistance to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides free education to children with disabilities?

  1. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

  2. The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

  3. The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID)

  4. The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (NTWPC)
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Explanation

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the Indian government scheme that provides free education to children with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?

  1. Free education for children with disabilities

  2. Provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation services

  3. Reservation of seats in educational institutions for children with disabilities

  4. Establishment of special schools for children with disabilities
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) does not have a provision for the establishment of special schools for children with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides free healthcare to persons with disabilities?

  1. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)

  2. The National Health Mission (NHM)

  3. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)

  4. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana (ABY)
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Explanation

The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) is the Indian government scheme that provides free healthcare to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of think tank in India?

  1. Policy research institutes

  2. Advocacy groups

  3. Academic institutions

  4. Government-funded think tanks
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While policy research institutes, advocacy groups, and government-funded think tanks are common types of think tanks in India, academic institutions are typically not considered think tanks in the traditional sense.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a multimodal transportation project in India?

  1. Dedicated Freight Corridor

  2. Bharatmala Pariyojana

  3. Sagarmala Programme

  4. Udaan Scheme
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Explanation

The Dedicated Freight Corridor is a multimodal transportation project aimed at creating a dedicated rail network for freight movement, enhancing efficiency and reducing congestion on passenger rail lines.

Multiple choice

Which government program provides child care assistance to low-income families?

  1. Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

  2. Head Start

  3. Early Head Start

  4. Preschool Development Grants
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Explanation

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income families.

Multiple choice

What are some of the opportunities for Odissi dance to contribute to economic development in other parts of India?

  1. Hosting Odissi dance festivals in other states

  2. Providing training opportunities for Odissi dance in other states

  3. Promoting the sale of Odissi dance-related products in other states

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

There are a number of opportunities for Odissi dance to contribute to economic development in other parts of India, including hosting Odissi dance festivals in other states, providing training opportunities for Odissi dance in other states, and promoting the sale of Odissi dance-related products in other states.