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

What is the name of the scheme that provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities for starting self-employment ventures?

  1. DDRS Scheme

  2. NSAP Scheme

  3. RBSK Scheme

  4. ADIP Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The DDRS Scheme (Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme) provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities for starting self-employment ventures.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities?

  1. DDRS Scheme

  2. NSAP Scheme

  3. RBSK Scheme

  4. ADIP Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The DDRS Scheme (Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme) provides rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

Which scheme provides free legal aid to persons with disabilities?

  1. NSAP Scheme

  2. RBSK Scheme

  3. ADIP Scheme

  4. IEP Scheme
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The NSAP Scheme (National Social Assistance Programme) provides free legal aid to persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

How do Indian temples contribute to social welfare?

  1. By providing free meals and shelter to the needy

  2. By running schools and hospitals

  3. By supporting orphanages and old age homes

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian temples contribute to social welfare by providing free meals and shelter to the needy, running schools and hospitals, and supporting orphanages and old age homes.

Multiple choice

Which government program provides health insurance to people aged 65 and older, as well as to certain younger people with disabilities?

  1. Medicare

  2. Medicaid

  3. Social Security

  4. Veterans Affairs
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Explanation

Medicare is a government health insurance program that provides coverage to people aged 65 and older, as well as to certain younger people with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first World Congress of the Deaf?

  1. The World Federation of the Deaf

  2. The International Congress of the Deaf

  3. The Global Congress of the Deaf

  4. The Universal Congress of the Deaf
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Congress of the Deaf was held in Paris, France, in 1890.

Multiple choice

What are your benefits expectations?

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Correct answer
Explanation

This is an open-ended question that allows you to think about your benefits expectations. There is no one right answer.

Multiple choice

When was the Social Security Act signed into law?

  1. 1935

  2. 1940

  3. 1950

  4. 1960
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of Social Security benefit?

  1. Retirement benefits

  2. Disability benefits

  3. Survivors benefits

  4. Unemployment benefits
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Unemployment benefits are not a type of Social Security benefit. They are provided by state governments through unemployment insurance programs.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program?

  1. To provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families

  2. To provide health insurance to low-income individuals and families

  3. To provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families

  4. To provide housing assistance to low-income individuals and families
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The SSI program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are aged, blind, or disabled.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a challenge facing Social Security and Welfare Programs?

  1. The aging population

  2. The rising cost of healthcare

  3. The increasing number of people with disabilities

  4. The declining value of the dollar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The declining value of the dollar is not a challenge facing Social Security and Welfare Programs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the federal agency that administers Social Security and Welfare Programs?

  1. Social Security Administration (SSA)

  2. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  3. Department of Labor (DOL)

  4. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency that administers Social Security and Welfare Programs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. SNAP

  2. WIC

  3. TEFAP

  4. CSFP
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SNAP is the program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program that provides housing assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Section 8

  2. Public Housing

  3. HOME

  4. CDBG
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Section 8 is the program that provides housing assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children?

  1. TANF

  2. WIC

  3. TEFAP

  4. CSFP
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A Correct answer
Explanation

TANF is the program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children.