Q61. When was the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana launched?
a) December 2015
b) December 2016
c) December 2017
d) December 2018
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Correct Answer: b) December 2016
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched by the Narendra Modi-led Government of India in December 2016
Q62. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
a) To provide financial assistance to the poor
b) To eliminate black money and initiate income equality
c) To provide affordable housing to the poor
d) To provide employment opportunities to the poor
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Correct Answer: b) To eliminate black money and initiate income equality
Explanation: The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was to put an end to black money and initiate income equality by providing a way for tax evaders to declare undisclosed income
Q63. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Finance
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Finance
Q64. What is the duration of the initial implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
a) December 2016 to March 2017
b) December 2016 to December 2017
c) December 2016 to March 2018
d) December 2016 to December 2018
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Correct Answer: a) December 2016 to March 2017
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was initially valid from December 2016 to March 2017
Q65. What is the total budget allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana?
a) ₹1.50 lakh crore
b) ₹1.70 lakh crore
c) ₹2.00 lakh crore
d) ₹2.50 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: b) ₹1.70 lakh crore
Explanation: The total budget allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana is ₹1.70 lakh crore.
Q66. When was the Swamitva Yojana launched?
a) April 24, 2019
b) April 24, 2020
c) April 24, 2021
d) April 24, 2022
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Correct Answer: b) April 24, 2020
Explanation: Swamitva Yojana was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24, 2020, as a central-sector scheme to promote socio-economic empowerment and a more self-reliant rural India.
Q67. What is the primary objective of the Swamitva Yojana?
a) To provide legal ownership records for rural properties
b) To provide financial assistance for rural development
c) To promote agricultural growth in rural areas
d) To provide employment opportunities in rural areas
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Correct Answer: a) To provide legal ownership records for rural properties
Explanation: The primary objective of the Swamitva Yojana is to provide legal ownership records for rural properties using advanced technology like drones, which will help in reducing property disputes and enabling rural citizens to use their property as a financial asset
Q68. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Swamitva Yojana?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Correct Answer: d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation: The Swamitva Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Q69. What is the target year for the completion of the Swamitva Yojana?
a) 2023
b) 2024
c) 2025
d) 2026
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Correct Answer: c) 2025
Explanation: The Swamitva Yojana aims to cover all the rural inhabited areas of the states, approximately 6 lakh villages, by 2025
Q70. What is the budget allocated for the Swamitva Yojana?
a) ₹150 crore
b) ₹200 crore
c) ₹250 crore
d) ₹300 crore
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Correct Answer: b) ₹200 crore
Explanation: The budget allocated for the Swamitva Yojana is ₹200 crore
Q71. When was the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana launched?
a) May 2019
b) May 2020
c) May 2021
d) May 2022
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Correct Answer: b) May 2020
Explanation: The Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact
Q72. What is the primary objective of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana?
a) To provide financial assistance to the poor
b) To promote self-reliance and boost the Indian economy
c) To provide affordable housing to the poor
d) To provide employment opportunities to the poor
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Correct Answer: b) To promote self-reliance and boost the Indian economy
Explanation: The primary objective of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana is to promote self-reliance and boost the Indian economy by focusing on five pillars: economy, infrastructure, technology-driven systems, vibrant demography, and demand
Q73. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d) Ministry of Labour and Employment
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Finance
Explanation: The Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Finance
Q74. What is the total budget allocated for the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana?
a) ₹10 lakh crore
b) ₹15 lakh crore
c) ₹20 lakh crore
d) ₹25 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: c) ₹20 lakh crore
Explanation: The total budget allocated for the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana is ₹20 lakh crore, equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP
Q75. What are the five pillars of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana?
a) Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand
b) Health, Education, Employment, Infrastructure, and Technology
c) Agriculture, Industry, Services, Infrastructure, and Human Capital
d) Poverty Alleviation, Health, Education, Employment, and Environment
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Correct Answer: a) Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand
Explanation: The five pillars of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana are economy, infrastructure, technology-driven systems, vibrant demography, and demand
Q76. What is the primary objective of the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme?
a) To provide free food grains to all citizens
b) To instigate positive changes in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensure food security
c) To eliminate the need for ration cards
d) To provide financial assistance to the economically weaker section of the nation
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Correct Answer: b) To instigate positive changes in the Public Distribution System (PDS) and ensure food security
Explanation: The primary objective of the ONORC scheme is to instigate positive changes in the Public Distribution System (PDS) while ensuring food security for all beneficiaries, particularly migrant workers and their families. The scheme aims to improve the way food is distributed to people, making it more efficient and fair, and ensuring that every person who needs subsidized food can get it, no matter where they are in the country
Q77. When was the One Nation, One Ration Card scheme initially proposed to roll out nationally?
a) June 2020
b) August 2020
c) April 2018
d) September 2013
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Correct Answer: a) June 2020
Explanation: The One Nation, One Ration Card scheme was initially proposed to roll out by June 1, 2020, nationally
Correct Answer: c) 35
Explanation: As of February 2022, 35 states and union territories have implemented the ONORC scheme
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Correct Answer: d) Pottery
Explanation: Inscriptions, coins, and manuscripts are all sources of Ancient Indian history, but pottery is not considered a significant source.
Q79. What is the price of subsidized rice and wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA)?
a) Rice at Rs. 3 per kg, wheat at Rs. 2 per kg
b) Rice at Rs. 2 per kg, wheat at Rs. 3 per kg
c) Rice at Rs. 4 per kg, wheat at Rs. 2 per kg
d) Rice at Rs. 5 per kg, wheat at Rs. 3 per kg
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Correct Answer: a) Rice at Rs. 3 per kg, wheat at Rs. 2 per kg
Explanation: Under the NFSA, the ration cardholders or beneficiaries are entitled to buy subsidized food grains of rice at Rs. 3 per kg and wheat at Rs. 2 per kg
Q80. What is the authentication method used for transactions under the ONORC scheme?
a) Biometric or Aadhaar authentication
b) Ration card number and PIN
c) Mobile number and OTP
d) Voter ID and signature
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Correct Answer: a) Biometric or Aadhaar authentication
Explanation: The ONORC scheme uses biometric or Aadhaar authentication for transactions in the states. Beneficiaries can use their ration card or Aadhaar number at any Fair Price Shop in the country. Family members who have linked Aadhaar with the ration card can undergo authentication and collect the ration without carrying the physical cards. Authentication can be done using fingerprints or iris-based identification