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 NGO has been working to provide vocational training to underprivileged youth in India?

  1. Smile Foundation

  2. Pratham

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Don Bosco India
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Explanation

Don Bosco India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1959 to provide vocational training to underprivileged youth in India. It has reached over 2 million youth and has helped them find employment.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide scholarships to underprivileged students in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Azim Premji Foundation
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Explanation

Azim Premji Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2001 to provide scholarships to underprivileged students in India. It has reached over 1 million students and has helped them continue their education.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide digital education to underprivileged children in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Digital Green
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Explanation

Digital Green is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2008 to provide digital education to underprivileged children in India. It has reached over 1 million children and has helped them improve their learning outcomes.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide early childhood education to underprivileged children in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Save the Children India
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Explanation

Save the Children India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1951 to provide early childhood education to underprivileged children in India. It has reached over 10 million children and has helped them prepare for primary school.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide life skills education to underprivileged youth in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Life Skills Foundation
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Explanation

Life Skills Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1997 to provide life skills education to underprivileged youth in India. It has reached over 1 million youth and has helped them develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide peace education to underprivileged children in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. PeaceWorks India
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Explanation

PeaceWorks India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1995 to provide peace education to underprivileged children in India. It has reached over 1 million children and has helped them learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide disaster preparedness education to underprivileged communities in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Disaster Preparedness Network India
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Explanation

Disaster Preparedness Network India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2001 to provide disaster preparedness education to underprivileged communities in India. It has reached over 1 million people and has helped them prepare for natural disasters.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide health education to underprivileged communities in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Public Health Foundation of India
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Explanation

Public Health Foundation of India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2006 to provide health education to underprivileged communities in India. It has reached over 1 million people and has helped them improve their health outcomes.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide nutrition education to underprivileged communities in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Nutrition Foundation of India
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Explanation

Nutrition Foundation of India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1964 to provide nutrition education to underprivileged communities in India. It has reached over 1 million people and has helped them improve their nutritional status.

Multiple choice

Which NGO has been working to provide financial literacy education to underprivileged communities in India?

  1. Pratham

  2. Teach For India

  3. Akanksha Foundation

  4. Financial Literacy Foundation India
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Explanation

Financial Literacy Foundation India is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2008 to provide financial literacy education to underprivileged communities in India. It has reached over 1 million people and has helped them improve their financial management skills.

Multiple choice

What is the purpose of the Medicare and Medicaid programs?

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

  2. To provide health insurance to people with disabilities.

  3. To provide health insurance to people over the age of 65.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Medicare and Medicaid provide health insurance to low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities, and people over the age of 65.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of government transfer payment?

  1. Social security benefits

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Welfare payments

  4. Tax refunds
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Explanation

Tax refunds are not a type of government transfer payment, but rather a return of excess taxes paid by individuals or businesses.

Multiple choice

What is the primary source of funding for early intervention services?

  1. Federal government

  2. State government

  3. Local government

  4. Private insurance
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Explanation

The primary source of funding for early intervention services is the federal government, through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Multiple choice

Which social welfare programs are typically associated with social democracy?

  1. Universal healthcare

  2. Free education

  3. Social security

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Social democracy supports universal healthcare, free education, social security, and other social welfare programs.

Multiple choice

Who is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits?

  1. Individuals who have been fired for misconduct.

  2. Individuals who have quit their jobs voluntarily.

  3. Individuals who are self-employed.

  4. Individuals who have met the eligibility requirements set by their state.
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Explanation

Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits varies from state to state, but generally, individuals must have worked a certain number of hours or earned a certain amount of wages in the base period, and they must be unemployed through no fault of their own.