Civics Polity · General Awareness

Social Welfare Programs

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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 social science public health and the government food security and related aspects food security rural development role of the government in health

" National Food for Work" programme was launched in _________.

  1. 2004

  2. 2007

  3. 2000

  4. 1989
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Explanation

National Food for Work Programme was launched on November 14, 2004 in 150 most backward districts of the country with the objective to intensify the generation of supplementary wage employment. The programme is open to all rural poor who are in need of wage employment and desire to do manual unskilled work in exchange for food grains. Food grains are provided to the states free of cost. However, the transportation cost handling charges and taxes on food grains are the responsibility of the states. The collector is the nodal officer at the district level and has the overall responsibility of planning,  implementation, coordination, monitoring and supervision.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Social insurance is considered an essential concomitant __________.

  1. of welfare-motivated development planning

  2. for insurance against risks of unemployment

  3. for provision of health measures

  4. for providing social security
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Explanation

Social Insurance are there to protect individuals from economic risks like unemployment, old age etc. it is done by providing some financial aid by the government. It motivated by the idea of welfare i.e. a betterment of all. 

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Which of the following s the benefit of adopting a social security system?

  1. Annual bonus

  2. Non financial incentives

  3. Old age pension

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A social security system is designed to provide financial protection to individuals against risks like old age, disability, or unemployment. Old age pension is a classic example of such a benefit.

Multiple choice commercial studies money loans from banks and financial institutions introduction to money - barter system owned fund and borrowed fund

What do you mean by SHGs?

  1. Self Help Groups

  2. Service Holder Groups

  3. Self Housing Groups

  4. Soul Harassing Groups
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Explanation

Self Help Groups is a small group of 15 to 20 people formed to mutually help each other.
Self Help Groups help in promoting self employment, credit, awareness and savings.
Banks in India supports SHGs by means of bank linkage programme.
SHGs led to economic empowerment of women in India.

Multiple choice economics employment: growth, informalisation and other issues measures to alleviate unemployment unemployment measures unemployment and employment generation

Consider the following statements in the context of the NREGA:-
a) Appeal against the Gram Panchayat will be to the Programme Officer.
b) Appeal against the Programme Officer will be to the District Programme Coordinator.
c) Appeal against the District Programme Coordinator may be with an appropriate authority designated by the State Government.

  1. A and B are correct

  2. C and B are correct

  3. Only A is correct

  4. All the above are correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The NREGA act establishes a clear, tiered grievance redressal mechanism, allowing appeals against the Gram Panchayat, Programme Officer, and District Programme Coordinator to higher authorities.

Multiple choice

Whom are most likely to get their SSN identity stolen?

  1. Teachers

  2. Adults (25-35 years old)

  3. Teens

  4. The Elderly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Teens and children are highly targeted for Social Security Number theft because they have clean credit histories that are rarely monitored. This allows identity thieves to use their SSNs undetected for many years before the victim realizes there is a problem.

Multiple choice

How does the CPI affect the value of pensions and social security benefits?

  1. A higher CPI erodes the value of pensions and social security benefits.

  2. A lower CPI increases the value of pensions and social security benefits.

  3. CPI has no impact on the value of pensions and social security benefits.

  4. The relationship between CPI and the value of pensions and social security benefits is complex and depends on a number of factors.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A higher CPI erodes the value of pensions and social security benefits because it reduces the purchasing power of money. This means that retirees can buy less with their pensions and social security benefits than they could have if the CPI had been lower.

Multiple choice

Who is eligible for Medicare Advantage Plans?

  1. Individuals who are 65 years of age or older

  2. Individuals who have a disability

  3. Individuals who have end-stage renal disease

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Medicare Advantage Plans are available to individuals who are 65 years of age or older, individuals who have a disability, and individuals who have end-stage renal disease.

Multiple choice

How do I enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan?

  1. Contact the Social Security Administration

  2. Visit the Medicare website

  3. Talk to a licensed insurance agent

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

You can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan by contacting the Social Security Administration, visiting the Medicare website, or talking to a licensed insurance agent.

Multiple choice

What is the Annual Enrollment Period?

  1. The period during which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan

  2. The period during which you can change your Medicare Advantage Plan

  3. The period during which you can disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Annual Enrollment Period is the period during which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan. It runs from October 15 to December 7 each year.

Multiple choice

What is the Special Enrollment Period?

  1. The period during which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan if you have a qualifying life event

  2. The period during which you can change your Medicare Advantage Plan

  3. The period during which you can disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Special Enrollment Period is the period during which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan if you have a qualifying life event, such as moving to a new area or losing your employer-sponsored health insurance.

Multiple choice

What is the disenrollment period?

  1. The period during which you can disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan

  2. The period during which you can change your Medicare Advantage Plan

  3. The period during which you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The disenrollment period is the period during which you can disenroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan. It runs from January 1 to February 14 each year.

Multiple choice

What is the Medicare Advantage Star Rating System?

  1. A system that rates Medicare Advantage Plans on a scale of 1 to 5 stars

  2. A system that rates Medicare Advantage Plans on a scale of 1 to 10 stars

  3. A system that rates Medicare Advantage Plans on a scale of 1 to 20 stars

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Medicare Advantage Star Rating System is a system that rates Medicare Advantage Plans on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. The ratings are based on the quality of care and customer service that the plans provide.