MCQ on Central Government Schemes Set 2
Q1. When was the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana-‘Saubhagya’ scheme launched?
a) September 25, 2017
b) October 25, 2017
c) November 25, 2017
d) December 25, 2017
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Correct Answer: a) September 25, 2017
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana- ‘Saubhagya’ scheme was launched on September 25, 2017, by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi
Q2. What is the primary objective of the Saubhagya scheme?
a) To provide free electricity to all households
b) To provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households
c) To provide solar power to all households
d) To provide 24×7 power supply to all households
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Correct Answer: b) To provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households
Explanation: The main objective of the Saubhagya scheme is to provide energy access to all by last-mile connectivity and electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households in rural and urban areas.
Q3. Which organization has been designated as the nodal agency for the Saubhagya scheme?
a) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
b) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
c) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
d) Central Electricity Authority
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Correct Answer: c) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
Explanation: The Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as the nodal agency for the Saubhagya scheme.
Q4. What is the target completion date for providing electricity connections to all households under the Saubhagya scheme?
a) December 2018
b) December 2019
c) December 2020
d) December 2021
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Correct Answer: a) December 2018
Explanation: The target completion date for providing electricity connections to all households under the Saubhagya scheme was December 2018.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Saubhagya scheme?
a) Access to electricity for all willing households
b) Substitution to kerosene
c) Improvement in health services
d) Free electricity for all households
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Correct Answer: d) Free electricity for all households
Explanation: The Saubhagya scheme aims to provide electricity connections to all remaining un-electrified households, not free electricity for all households. The benefits of the scheme include access to electricity for all willing households, substitution to kerosene, improvement in health services, improvement in communications, improvement in public safety, increased job opportunities, and better quality of life, especially for women, in daily chores
Q6. When was the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana launched?
a) November 3, 2016
b) November 3, 2017
c) November 3, 2018
d) November 3, 2019
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Correct Answer: b) November 3, 2017
Explanation: The Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana was launched on November 3, 2017, by the Ministry of Communications.
Q7. What is the primary objective of the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana?
a) To promote sports among school children
b) To promote science and technology among school children
c) To promote philately among school children
d) To promote art and culture among school children
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Correct Answer: c) To promote philately among school children
Explanation: The primary objective of the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana is to promote philately among school children at a young age in a sustainable manner.
Q8. Which class category of students is eligible for the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana?
a) Class I to V
b) Class VI to IX
c) Class X to XII
d) All classes
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Correct Answer: b) Class VI to IX
Explanation: The Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana is aimed at students in the class category of Standard VI to IX.
Q9. What is the amount of scholarship awarded under the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana?
a) Rs. 3,000 per annum
b) Rs. 4,500 per annum
c) Rs. 6,000 per annum
d) Rs. 7,500 per annum
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Correct Answer: c) Rs. 6,000 per annum
Explanation: The amount of scholarship awarded under the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana is Rs. 6,000 per annum.
Q10. What is the selection process for the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana?
a) Based on academic performance
b) Based on performance in a philately quiz
c) Based on evaluation of a project work on philately
d) Both b) and c)
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Correct Answer: d) Both b) and c)
Explanation: The selection process for the Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana is based on the performance in a philately quiz and the evaluation of a project work on philately.
Q11. When was the BharatNet project initially launched?
a) October 2011
b) November 2011
c) December 2011
d) January 2012
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Correct Answer: a) October 2011
Explanation: The BharatNet project was initially launched as the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) in October 2011 and was later renamed as BharatNet in 2015.
Q12. What is the primary objective of the BharatNet project?
a) To provide free internet to all households
b) To provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats
c) To provide 5G connectivity to all urban areas
d) To provide Wi-Fi hotspots in all public places
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Correct Answer: b) To provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats
Explanation: The primary objective of the BharatNet project is to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats in India, thereby promoting digital inclusion in rural areas.
Q13. Which organization is responsible for implementing the BharatNet project?
a) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
b) Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)
c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
d) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
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Correct Answer: b) Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)
Explanation: The BharatNet project is being executed by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL).
Q14. What is the target completion date for the BharatNet project?
a) December 2021
b) June 2022
c) December 2023
d) December 2025
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Correct Answer: d) December 2025
Explanation: The target completion date for the BharatNet project has been extended to December 2025.
Q15. Which fund is used to finance the BharatNet project?
a) Digital India Fund
b) Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
c) National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF)
d) Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
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Correct Answer: b) Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)
Explanation: The BharatNet project is funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which was set up to improve telecom services in rural and remote areas.
Q16. When were the Khelo India School Games first inaugurated?
a) January 31, 2017
b) January 31, 2018
c) January 31, 2019
d) January 31, 2020
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Correct Answer: b) January 31, 2018
Explanation: The Khelo India School Games were first inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 31, 2018, at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi.
Q17. What is the primary objective of the Khelo India Youth Games?
a) To promote sports at the university level
b) To identify, nurture, and groom young sporting talents
c) To provide financial assistance to athletes
d) To promote indigenous sports
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Correct Answer: b) To identify, nurture, and groom young sporting talents
Explanation: The primary objective of the Khelo India Youth Games is to identify, nurture, and groom young sporting talents, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and abilities.
Q18. How many sports disciplines were included in the first edition of the Khelo India School Games?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 18
d) 20
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Correct Answer: c) 18
Explanation: The first edition of the Khelo India School Games included 18 sports disciplines such as archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, kabaddi, kho kho, shooting, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.
Q19. Which age categories are eligible to participate in the Khelo India Youth Games?
a) Under-17 and Under-21
b) Under-18 and Under-22
c) Under-19 and Under-23
d) Under-20 and Under-24
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Correct Answer: a) Under-17 and Under-21
Explanation: The Khelo India Youth Games are open to athletes in two age categories: Under-17 and Under-21.
Q20. In which year were the first Khelo India University Games held?
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021
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Correct Answer: c) 2020
Explanation: The first Khelo India University Games were held in 2020 at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha.
Q21. When was the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme launched?
a) September 2017
b) September 2018
c) September 2019
d) September 2020
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Correct Answer: b) September 2018
Explanation: The PM-AASHA scheme was launched in September 2018 to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and their produce.
Q22. What is the primary objective of the PM-AASHA scheme?
a) To provide free seeds and fertilizers to farmers
b) To provide crop insurance to farmers
c) To ensure remunerative prices for farmers and their produce
d) To provide interest-free loans to farmers
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Correct Answer: c) To ensure remunerative prices for farmers and their produce
Explanation: The primary objective of the PM-AASHA scheme is to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and their produce by strengthening the procurement process.
Q23. Which of the following is NOT a component of the PM-AASHA scheme?
a) Price Support Scheme (PSS)
b) Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
c) Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS)
d) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
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Correct Answer: d) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Explanation: The PM-AASHA scheme comprises three components: Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS), and Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPSS). Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a separate scheme related to crop insurance.
Q24. Which organization is responsible for implementing the PM-AASHA scheme?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)
c) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
d) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation: The PM-AASHA scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Q25. Which of the following crops is NOT covered under the PM-AASHA scheme?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Pulses
d) Sugarcane
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Correct Answer: d) Sugarcane
Explanation: The PM-AASHA scheme covers crops such as wheat, rice, and pulses, but not sugarcane.
Q26. When was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme launched?
a) September 23, 2017
b) September 23, 2018
c) September 23, 2019
d) September 23, 2020
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Correct Answer: b) September 23, 2018
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme was launched on September 23, 2018, in Ranchi, Jharkhand by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
Q27. What is the primary objective of the PM-JAY scheme?
a) To provide free health insurance to all citizens
b) To provide health insurance coverage to poor and vulnerable families
c) To provide free healthcare services at government hospitals
d) To promote preventive healthcare measures
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Correct Answer: b) To provide health insurance coverage to poor and vulnerable families
Explanation: The primary objective of the PM-JAY scheme is to provide health insurance coverage to poor and vulnerable families, offering a health cover of up to INR 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
Q28. How many families are targeted to be covered under the PM-JAY scheme?
a) 10 crore families
b) 20 crore families
c) 30 crore families
d) 50 crore families
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Correct Answer: a) 10 crore families
Explanation: The PM-JAY scheme aims to cover approximately 10 crore poor and vulnerable families, which constitutes the bottom 40% of India’s population.
Q29. Which organization is responsible for implementing the PM-JAY scheme?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) National Health Authority
c) National Health Mission
d) Central Government Health Scheme
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Correct Answer: b) National Health Authority
Explanation: The National Health Authority is responsible for implementing the PM-JAY scheme.
Q30. Is Aadhaar card mandatory for availing services under the PM-JAY scheme?
a) Yes
b) No
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Correct Answer: b) No
Explanation: Aadhaar card is not mandatory for availing services under the PM-JAY scheme
Q31. When was the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) launched?
a) February 2017
b) February 2018
c) February 2019
d) February 2020
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Correct Answer: c) February 2019
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India in February 2019.
Q32. What is the primary objective of the PM-SYM scheme?
a) To provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers
b) To provide financial assistance to unorganized workers
c) To provide skill development training for unorganized workers
d) To provide employment opportunities for unorganized workers
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Correct Answer: a) To provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers
Explanation: The primary objective of the PM-SYM scheme is to provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers, offering a minimum assured pension of INR 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
Q33. What is the age eligibility criteria for joining the PM-SYM scheme?
a) 18 to 40 years
b) 18 to 50 years
c) 18 to 60 years
d) 18 to 65 years
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Correct Answer: a) 18 to 40 years
Explanation: The PM-SYM scheme is available to unorganized workers between the ages of 18 and 40 years.
Q34. What is the monthly income eligibility criteria for joining the PM-SYM scheme?
a) Up to INR 10,000
b) Up to INR 15,000
c) Up to INR 20,000
d) Up to INR 25,000
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Correct Answer: b) Up to INR 15,000
Explanation: To be eligible for the PM-SYM scheme, the monthly income of the unorganized worker should be INR 15,000 or less.
Q35. Which organization is responsible for managing the funds of the PM-SYM scheme?
a) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
b) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
c) National Pension System Trust (NPST)
d) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
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Correct Answer: b) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Explanation: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is responsible for managing the funds of the PM-SYM scheme.
Q36. When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme launched?
a) February 1, 2018
b) February 1, 2019
c) February 24, 2018
d) February 24, 2019
Q37. What is the primary objective of the PM-KISAN scheme?
a) To provide free seeds and fertilizers to farmers
b) To provide crop insurance to farmers
c) To provide income support to eligible farmer families
d) To provide interest-free loans to farmers
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Correct Answer: c) To provide income support to eligible farmer families
Explanation: The primary objective of the PM-KISAN scheme is to provide income support to all landholding eligible farmer families, offering financial assistance of INR 6,000 per year.
Q38. How many installments are provided to the beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme per year?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
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Correct Answer: c) Three
Explanation: Under the PM-KISAN scheme, the financial assistance of INR 6,000 per year is provided to eligible farmer families in three equal installments of INR 2,000 each.
Q39. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the PM-KISAN scheme?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation: The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Q40. What is the maximum landholding size for a farmer family to be eligible for the PM-KISAN scheme?
a) 1 hectare
b) 2 hectares
c) 5 hectares
d) 10 hectares
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Correct Answer: b) 2 hectares
Explanation: Under the PM-KISAN scheme, all landholding farmer families with a total cultivable holding of up to 2 hectares are eligible for the financial assistance.
Q36. When was the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana launched?
a) February 2017
b) February 2018
c) February 2019
d) February 2020
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Correct Answer: c) February 2019
Explanation: The Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India in February 2019.
Q37. What is the primary objective of the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana?
a) To provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers
b) To provide financial assistance to unorganized workers
c) To provide skill development training for unorganized workers
d) To provide employment opportunities for unorganized workers
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Correct Answer: a) To provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers
Explanation: The primary objective of the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana is to provide old age protection and social security for unorganized workers, offering a minimum assured pension of INR 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
Q38. What is the age eligibility criteria for joining the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana?
a) 18 to 40 years
b) 18 to 50 years
c) 18 to 60 years
d) 18 to 65 years
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Correct Answer: a) 18 to 40 years
Explanation: The Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana is available to unorganized workers between the ages of 18 and 40 years.
Q39. What is the monthly income eligibility criteria for joining the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana?
a) Up to INR 10,000
b) Up to INR 15,000
c) Up to INR 20,000
d) Up to INR 25,000
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Correct Answer: b) Up to INR 15,000
Explanation: To be eligible for the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana, the monthly income of the unorganized worker should be INR 15,000 or less.
Q40. Which organization is responsible for managing the funds of the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana?
a) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
b) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
c) National Pension System Trust (NPST)
d) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
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Correct Answer: b) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Explanation: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is responsible for managing the funds of the Prime Minister Karmyogi Maandhan Yojana.
Q41. When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?
a) August 2017
b) August 2018
c) August 2019
d) August 2020
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Correct Answer: c) August 2019
Explanation: The Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship program of the Government of India, was launched on August 15, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main objective of the mission is to provide 55 liters of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
Q42. What is the primary objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
a) To provide clean drinking water to all urban households
b) To provide clean drinking water to all rural households
c) To provide sanitation facilities to all households
d) To provide irrigation facilities to all households
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Correct Answer: b) To provide clean drinking water to all rural households
Explanation: The primary objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission is to provide clean drinking water to all rural households through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
Q43. How many households are targeted to be covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission?
a) 10 crore households
b) 20 crore households
c) 30 crore households
d) 50 crore households
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Correct Answer: a) 10 crore households
Explanation: The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to cover approximately 10 crore rural households, providing 55 liters of water per person per day.
Q44. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Q45. What is the target completion date for the Jal Jeevan Mission?
a) December 2021
b) December 2022
c) December 2023
d) December 2024
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Correct Answer: d) December 2024
Explanation: The target completion date for the Jal Jeevan Mission is December 2024,
Q46. When was the Fit India Movement launched?
a) August 2017
b) August 2018
c) August 2019
d) August 2020
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Correct Answer: c) August 2019
Explanation: The Fit India Movement was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29, 2019, at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
Q47. What is the primary objective of the Fit India Movement?
a) To promote sports in India
b) To encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives
c) To provide financial assistance for sports infrastructure
d) To train athletes for international competitions
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Correct Answer: b) To encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives
Explanation: The primary objective of the Fit India Movement is to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives
Q48. Who founded the Fit India Movement?
a) Shri Suparno Satpathy
b) Shri Narendra Modi
c) Shri Kiren Rijiju
d) Shri Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
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Correct Answer: a) Shri Suparno Satpathy
Explanation: The Fit India Movement was founded by Shri Suparno Satpathy in 1993.
Q49. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Fit India Movement?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
d) Ministry of AYUSH
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Correct Answer: b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation: The Fit India Movement is implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Q50. What is the fitness pledge of the Fit India Movement?
a) “I promise to myself that I will devote time for physical activity and sports every day and I will encourage my family members and neighbors to be physically fit and make India a fit nation.”
b) “I pledge to make India a healthier and fitter nation by participating in sports and physical activities regularly.”
c) “I commit to making fitness a priority in my life and inspiring others to do the same.”
d) “I vow to contribute to the growth of sports and fitness in India by actively participating and promoting physical activities.”
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Correct Answer: a) “I promise to myself that I will devote time for physical activity and sports every day and I will encourage my family members and neighbors to be physically fit and make India a fit nation.”
Explanation: The fitness pledge of the Fit India Movement is “I promise to myself that I will devote time for physical activity and sports every day and I will encourage my family members and neighbors to be physically fit and make India a fit nation”
Q51. When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana launched?
a) August 2017
b) August 2018
c) September 2019
d) August 2020
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Correct Answer: c) September 2019
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana was launched on September 12, 2019, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ranchi, Jharkhand
Q52. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
a) To provide financial assistance for agricultural infrastructure
b) To provide social security and pension to small and marginal farmers
c) To provide crop insurance to farmers
d) To provide irrigation facilities to farmers
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Correct Answer: b) To provide social security and pension to small and marginal farmers
Explanation: The primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is to provide social security and pension to small and marginal farmers in their old age
Q53. What is the entry age range for farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
a) 18 to 40 years
b) 21 to 45 years
c) 25 to 50 years
d) 30 to 60 years
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Correct Answer: a) 18 to 40 years
Explanation: The entry age range for farmers to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is 18 to 40 years
Q54. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Q55. What is the minimum fixed pension amount provided to eligible small and marginal farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana?
a) ₹1,000 per month
b) ₹2,000 per month
c) ₹3,000 per month
d) ₹4,000 per month
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Correct Answer: c) ₹3,000 per month
Explanation: The minimum fixed pension amount provided to eligible small and marginal farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is ₹3,000 per month
Q56. When was the Atal Bhujal Yojana launched?
a) December 25, 2017
b) December 25, 2018
c) December 25, 2019
d) December 25, 2020
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Correct Answer: c) December 25, 2019
Explanation: The Atal Bhujal Yojana was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2019, to promote groundwater management in the country
Q57. What is the primary objective of the Atal Bhujal Yojana?
a) To provide clean drinking water to all households
b) To improve groundwater management through community participation
c) To provide financial assistance for water infrastructure
d) To provide irrigation facilities to farmers
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Correct Answer: b) To improve groundwater management through community participation
Explanation: The primary objective of the Atal Bhujal Yojana is to improve groundwater management through community participation in seven states, including Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh
Q58. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana?
a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Rural Development
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: The Atal Bhujal Yojana is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti
Q59. How many states are covered under the Atal Bhujal Yojana?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
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Correct Answer: c) 7
Explanation: The Atal Bhujal Yojana covers seven states, including Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh
Q60. What is the total budget allocated for the Atal Bhujal Yojana?
a) INR 3,000 crore
b) INR 4,000 crore
c) INR 6,000 crore
d) INR 8,000 crore
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Correct Answer: c) INR 6,000 crore
Explanation: The total budget allocated for the Atal Bhujal Yojana is INR 6,000 crore