Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Social Welfare Programs

1,369 Questions

Attempt questions on various social welfare programs, government policies, and public assistance initiatives. The topics cover security benefits, disability support, and healthcare subsidies. These questions help candidates prepare for the social studies and civics sections of exams.

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Social Welfare Programs Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a target group of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Rural women

  2. Urban women

  3. Adolescent girls

  4. Women from marginalized communities
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahila Samakhya Programme primarily targets rural women, adolescent girls, and women from marginalized communities.

Multiple choice

What is the key strategy adopted by the Mahila Samakhya Programme to achieve its objectives?

  1. Community participation

  2. Formal education

  3. Non-formal education

  4. Skill development training
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahila Samakhya Programme adopts community participation as its key strategy to achieve its objectives.

Multiple choice

Who is responsible for the implementation of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Ministry of Human Resource Development

  2. Ministry of Women and Child Development

  3. State Governments

  4. Non-Governmental Organizations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The implementation of the Mahila Samakhya Programme is the responsibility of the State Governments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a component of the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Literacy

  2. Skill development

  3. Vocational training

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

Microfinance is not a component of the Mahila Samakhya Programme.

Multiple choice

What are the future plans for the Mahila Samakhya Programme?

  1. Expansion to more states and union territories

  2. Increased focus on skill development

  3. Integration with other government schemes

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

The future plans for the Mahila Samakhya Programme include expansion to more states and union territories, increased focus on skill development, and integration with other government schemes.

Multiple choice

When was the Equal Pay Act signed into law?

  1. 1963

  2. 1964

  3. 1965

  4. 1966
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Equal Pay Act was signed into law on June 10, 1963, as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key component of social policy in India?

  1. Poverty alleviation

  2. Education and healthcare

  3. Employment generation

  4. Environmental protection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental protection is not a key component of social policy in India, although it is becoming increasingly important in recent years.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of social advocacy in India?

  1. The Right to Information Act

  2. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

  3. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

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

All of the above are examples of social advocacy in India, as they represent legislative changes that were brought about through public pressure and advocacy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of social policy in India?

  1. Universality

  2. Selectivity

  3. Equity

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

Efficiency is not a key principle of social policy in India, although it is often considered in the design and implementation of social policies.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities for purchasing assistive devices and equipment?

  1. ADIP Scheme

  2. DDRS Scheme

  3. NSAP Scheme

  4. RBSK Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ADIP Scheme (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances) provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities for purchasing assistive devices and equipment.

Multiple choice

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

  1. RTE Act

  2. SSA Scheme

  3. IEP Scheme

  4. NPEGEL Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The RTE Act (Right to Education Act) provides free education to children with disabilities up to the age of 18 years.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides vocational training and placement assistance to persons with disabilities?

  1. VTP Scheme

  2. NSAP Scheme

  3. RBSK Scheme

  4. ADIP Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The VTP Scheme (Vocational Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities) provides vocational training and placement assistance to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme that provides financial assistance to families of persons with severe disabilities?

  1. NSAP Scheme

  2. RBSK Scheme

  3. ADIP Scheme

  4. IEP Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NSAP Scheme (National Social Assistance Programme) provides financial assistance to families of persons with severe disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides health insurance coverage to persons with disabilities?

  1. RBSK Scheme

  2. NSAP Scheme

  3. ADIP Scheme

  4. IEP Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The RBSK Scheme (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram) provides health insurance coverage to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the scheme that provides scholarships to students with disabilities?

  1. IEP Scheme

  2. NSAP Scheme

  3. ADIP Scheme

  4. RBSK Scheme
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The IEP Scheme (Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities) provides scholarships to students with disabilities.