Government schemes (Yojanas) form a critical component of the General Knowledge (GK) section in Indian competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, RRB, and Banking. These flagship welfare programs are designed to address socio-economic challenges, ranging from financial inclusion (PM Jan Dhan Yojana) and healthcare (Ayushman Bharat) to rural employment (MGNREGA) and infrastructure (Jal Jeevan Mission). Aspirants must be thoroughly familiar with the launch years, nodal ministries, primary objectives, and target beneficiaries of these initiatives. Understanding the nuances of Central Sector versus Centrally Sponsored schemes is also vital for eliminating incorrect options. Regular practice of these objective questions ensures high accuracy in exam scenarios where subtle policy details, financial allocations, and target deadlines are frequently tested.
1. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
Correct Answer: b) To ensure financial inclusion and access to financial services
Explanation:
PMJDY is a National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely, basic savings and deposit accounts, remittance, credit, insurance, and pension in an affordable manner.
2. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), what is the health insurance cover provided per family per year?
Correct Answer: c) Rs. 5 Lakh
Explanation:
AB-PMJAY provides a health cover of Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families.
3. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, how much financial assistance is provided to eligible farmer families annually?
Correct Answer: c) Rs. 6,000
Explanation:
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), an income support of Rs. 6,000 per year is provided to all eligible farmer families in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.
4. The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) aimed to achieve an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by which year?
Correct Answer: b) 2019
Explanation:
The Swachh Bharat Mission aimed to achieve universal sanitation coverage and make India Open Defecation Free by October 2, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
5. Which of the following ministries is the nodal agency for the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme?
Correct Answer: d) A tri-ministerial initiative of all the above
Explanation:
BBBP is a tri-ministerial effort of the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health & Family Welfare, and Education (formerly HRD).
6. What is the main purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?
Correct Answer: b) To provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to BPL households
Explanation:
PMUY was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide clean cooking fuel (LPG connections) to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
7. What is the entry age group for subscribing to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
Correct Answer: a) 18 to 40 years
Explanation:
The Atal Pension Yojana is open to all bank account holders in the age group of 18 to 40 years. It focuses primarily on the unorganized sector.
8. Under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), what is the maximum loan amount that can be availed under the 'Tarun' category?
Correct Answer: d) Rs. 10 Lakh
Explanation:
MUDRA loans are given in three categories: Shishu (up to Rs. 50,000), Kishore (Rs. 50,001 to Rs. 5 Lakh), and Tarun (Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs. 10 Lakh).
9. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees a minimum of how many days of wage employment in a financial year?
Correct Answer: b) 100 days
Explanation:
MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
10. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTC) to every rural household by which year?
Correct Answer: b) 2024
Explanation:
The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households.
11. Which scheme is designed specifically for providing affordable working capital loans to street vendors?
Correct Answer: b) PM SVANidhi
Explanation:
PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) was launched to provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors to resume their livelihoods post COVID-19.
12. The 'Make in India' initiative was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: a) 2014
Explanation:
Make in India was launched on September 25, 2014, to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, and build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.
13. What does the 'A' stand for in the AMRUT scheme?
Correct Answer: a) Atal
Explanation:
AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, aimed at providing basic civic amenities in urban areas.
14. The Stand Up India scheme facilitates bank loans to which of the following categories of entrepreneurs?
Correct Answer: b) Women, SC, and ST entrepreneurs
Explanation:
Stand Up India facilitates bank loans between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise.
15. Which scheme aims to replace agricultural diesel pumps with solar pumps?
Correct Answer: b) PM-KUSUM
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) aims to promote solar power in agriculture by replacing diesel pumps with solar water pumps.
16. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a scheme related to:
Correct Answer: a) Crop Insurance
Explanation:
PMFBY is the government's flagship crop insurance scheme launched in 2016 to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events.
17. What is the premium rate for Kharif crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
Correct Answer: b) 2%
Explanation:
Under PMFBY, the premium paid by farmers is 2% for all Kharif crops, 1.5% for all Rabi crops, and 5% for commercial/horticultural crops.
18. Which government initiative aims to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats?
Correct Answer: a) BharatNet
Explanation:
BharatNet (formerly National Optical Fibre Network) is the world's largest rural broadband connectivity program using Optical Fibre to connect all Gram Panchayats in India.
19. The 'UJALA' scheme is associated with the distribution of:
Correct Answer: b) LED bulbs
Explanation:
UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) is a scheme implemented by EESL to provide LED bulbs at subsidized rates to promote energy efficiency.
20. What is the life insurance cover provided under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)?
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 2 Lakh
Explanation:
PMJJBY is a one-year life insurance scheme, renewable from year to year, offering coverage of Rs. 2 Lakh for death due to any reason.
21. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) provides coverage for:
Correct Answer: b) Accidental death and disability
Explanation:
PMSBY offers a one-year accidental death and disability cover of Rs. 2 Lakh (Rs. 1 Lakh for partial disability), renewable annually.
22. Which scheme was launched to provide skill training to youth in India?
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation:
PMKVY, DDU-GKY, and the overarching Skill India Mission are all flagship initiatives of the Government of India to provide vocational and skill training to the youth.
23. The 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana' is a small savings scheme aimed at:
Correct Answer: b) Girl child education and marriage
Explanation:
Launched as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a small savings scheme designed to meet the education and marriage expenses of a girl child.
24. What is the maximum age of a girl child to open a Sukanya Samriddhi Account?
Correct Answer: c) 10 years
Explanation:
A Sukanya Samriddhi Account can be opened by the parents or legal guardian of a girl child at any time before she attains the age of 10 years.
25. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) aims to provide 'Housing for All' by which year (revised target for rural)?
Correct Answer: c) 2024
Explanation:
Initially set for 2022, the PMAY-Gramin (Rural) was extended to March 2024 to achieve its targets of providing pucca houses with basic amenities.
26. Which government scheme focuses on the holistic development of adolescent girls and pregnant women by improving their nutritional status?
Correct Answer: b) Poshan Abhiyaan
Explanation:
Poshan Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is the government's flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.
27. Mission Indradhanush is an initiative by the Government of India related to:
Correct Answer: a) Universal Immunization
Explanation:
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission to ensure full immunization with all available vaccines for children up to two years of age and pregnant women.
28. What is the primary objective of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?
Correct Answer: b) To improve multi-modal connectivity infrastructure
Explanation:
PM Gati Shakti is a digital platform designed to bring 16 Ministries together for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
29. The 'Saubhagya' scheme is associated with:
Correct Answer: b) Universal household electrification
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) was launched to provide electricity connections to all willing un-electrified households in rural and urban areas.
30. What does the HRIDAY scheme focus on?
Correct Answer: b) Heritage city development and augmentation
Explanation:
National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) aimed to preserve and revitalize the rich cultural heritage of the country in selected cities.
31. Which scheme was launched to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce?
Correct Answer: b) PM-AASHA
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aayसंरक्षण Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is an umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce, focusing on oilseeds, pulses, and copra.
32. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) replaced which older scheme?
Correct Answer: a) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
Explanation:
DDUGJY replaced the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY). It focuses on the electrification of rural India, feeder separation, and strengthening of sub-transmission networks.
33. The Namami Gange Programme is an integrated conservation mission approved to accomplish which objective?
Correct Answer: b) Pollution abatement and rejuvenation of the River Ganga
Explanation:
Namami Gange is a flagship program by the Union Government to achieve the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, and conservation and rejuvenation of the National River Ganga.
34. Under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), the assured pension is provided to which group?
Correct Answer: c) Senior citizens (60 years and above)
Explanation:
PMVVY is a pension scheme exclusively for senior citizens aged 60 years and above, which provided an assured return on investment.
35. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a pension scheme for:
Correct Answer: b) Unorganized workers
Explanation:
PM-SYM is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme meant to ensure old age protection for unorganized workers, guaranteeing a minimum pension of Rs. 3,000/month after 60 years.
36. What is the objective of the 'e-NAM' portal?
Correct Answer: b) Creating a unified national market for agricultural commodities
Explanation:
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities.
37. The PM KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana is wholly funded by:
Correct Answer: b) Central Government
Explanation:
PM-KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.
38. Which of the following schemes is aimed at developing 100 Smart Cities across the country?
Correct Answer: c) Smart Cities Mission
Explanation:
The Smart Cities Mission is an innovative initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in 100 selected cities.
39. The 'Sagarmala' Programme is related to:
Correct Answer: b) Port-led development
Explanation:
The Sagarmala Programme aims to promote port-led direct and indirect development and to provide infrastructure to transport goods to and from ports quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
40. The 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' focuses primarily on:
Correct Answer: b) Development of road and highway networks
Explanation:
Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country.
41. The UDAAN scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is associated with which sector?
Correct Answer: b) Civil Aviation
Explanation:
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional airport development and 'Regional Connectivity Scheme' (RCS) of the Government of India aimed at making air travel affordable.
42. What is the main focus of the 'SVAMITVA' scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Mapping of rural inhabited lands using drones to issue property cards
Explanation:
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) aims to provide rural people with the right to document their residential properties using drone surveys.
43. The 'PM MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA' (PMMSY) is intended for the holistic development of which sector?
Correct Answer: b) Fisheries
Explanation:
PMMSY aims to bring a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.
44. The 'Mid-Day Meal Scheme' has been renamed as:
Correct Answer: b) PM POSHAN Scheme
Explanation:
The National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools was renamed as PM POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) Scheme, encompassing hot cooked meals in government schools.
45. What is the principal objective of the 'SMILE' scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice?
Correct Answer: b) Welfare of Transgender persons and Beggars
Explanation:
SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) includes sub-schemes for the comprehensive rehabilitation of transgender persons and persons engaged in begging.
46. Which of the following portals was launched for the registration of unorganized sector workers?
Correct Answer: b) e-Shram
Explanation:
The e-Shram portal was developed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment to create a National Database of Unorganized Workers, assigning them a 12-digit UAN.
47. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), how much free food grain is provided per person per month?
Correct Answer: b) 5 kg
Explanation:
PMGKAY provides 5 kg of free wheat or rice per person per month to beneficiaries holding ration cards under the National Food Security Act, in addition to their regular quota.
48. The 'PM MITRA' scheme is associated with establishing mega parks for which industry?
Correct Answer: b) Textiles
Explanation:
PM MITRA (Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) aims to set up 7 mega textile parks to make the Indian textile industry globally competitive.
49. Who are the target beneficiaries of the 'PM-DevINE' scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Youth and women of the North Eastern Region
Explanation:
Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) was announced to fund infrastructure and social development projects based on the needs of the North East.
50. Which scheme was launched to provide free legal services to the marginalized sections through tele-law?
Correct Answer: b) Tele-Law Mobile App / Scheme
Explanation:
Tele-Law facilitates the delivery of legal advice through an expert panel of lawyers to marginalized communities using video conferencing and telephone facilities at CSCs.
51. The 'NIPUN Bharat' mission primarily aims at improving:
Correct Answer: a) Foundational literacy and numeracy among children
Explanation:
NIPUN (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) Bharat aims to ensure every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3.
52. The SEHAT scheme provides health insurance coverage to the residents of which region?
Correct Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
PM-JAY SEHAT scheme was launched for Jammu & Kashmir to extend Ayushman Bharat health insurance coverage to all residents of the UT.
53. The 'KUSUM' scheme aims to achieve which of the following goals by providing solar pumps?
Correct Answer: b) De-dieselization of the agriculture sector
Explanation:
PM-KUSUM aims for the de-dieselization of the farm sector by providing financial assistance to farmers to install standalone solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants.
54. What is the full form of the Ujjwala scheme's counterpart, 'UJALA'?
Correct Answer: a) Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
Explanation:
UJALA stands for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All, a scheme that revolutionized energy efficiency in India by distributing subsidized LED bulbs.
55. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), small and marginal farmers receive a guaranteed monthly pension of what amount upon reaching 60 years?
Correct Answer: c) Rs. 3,000
Explanation:
PM-KMY is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers, ensuring a minimum pension of Rs. 3,000 per month on attaining the age of 60.
56. The 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' was launched in response to which crisis?
Correct Answer: b) COVID-19 Pandemic
Explanation:
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India) was announced by PM Modi in May 2020 as a comprehensive economic package to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
57. Which of the following schemes is designed to offer financial assistance for pregnant women and lactating mothers for first live birth?
Correct Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Explanation:
PMMVY is a maternity benefit program offering a cash incentive (generally Rs. 5,000) to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child to help cover wage loss.
58. Under the PM FME scheme, assistance is provided for the formalization of which type of enterprises?
Correct Answer: a) Micro Food Processing Enterprises
Explanation:
PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme aims to provide financial, technical, and business support for the upgradation of micro food processing units.
59. The 'Vande Bharat Mission' was initiated by the Indian government for what purpose?
Correct Answer: b) To repatriate Indian citizens stranded abroad during COVID-19
Explanation:
Vande Bharat Mission was a massive repatriation operation carried out by the Indian government to bring back stranded Indians from different parts of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
60. What is the primary aim of the 'SWADESH DARSHAN' scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits
Explanation:
Swadesh Darshan is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits (e.g., Ramayana Circuit, Buddhist Circuit).
61. Which scheme was launched to bring drop-out girls back into the formal education system?
Correct Answer: a) Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav
Explanation:
Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav is an initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Education to re-enroll out-of-school adolescent girls in the formal education system.
62. What does the 'P' in PRASAD scheme stand for?
Correct Answer: a) Pilgrimage
Explanation:
PRASAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive, aimed at integrated development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
63. Under the FASTag system implemented by the NHAI, which technology is used for toll collection?
Correct Answer: b) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
Explanation:
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India, operated by the National Highway Authority of India, which employs RFID technology for making toll payments directly from a prepaid or savings account.
64. Which of the following ministries implements the 'Kisan Credit Card' (KCC) scheme?
Correct Answer: a) Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation:
The KCC scheme is implemented by Commercial Banks, RRBs, Small Finance Banks, and Cooperatives, overseen by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture.
65. Which portal was launched to ensure transparent and corruption-free procurement by government departments?
Correct Answer: b) GeM
Explanation:
GeM (Government e-Marketplace) is an online platform for public procurement in India. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in public procurement.
66. The 'Nai Roshni' scheme aims at:
Correct Answer: b) Leadership development among minority women
Explanation:
Nai Roshni is a scheme for the leadership development of minority women to empower them and instill confidence.
67. What is the primary target group for the 'PM DAKSH' scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Marginalized sections like SCs, OBCs, EBCs for skill development
Explanation:
PM DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) aims to provide high-quality skill training to SCs, OBCs, De-notified Tribes, and Safai Karamcharis.
68. Which scheme was launched to eliminate manual scavenging and rehabilitate safai karamcharis?
Correct Answer: b) NAMASTE scheme
Explanation:
The NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme aims to eradicate unsafe sewer and septic tank cleaning practices and formalize sanitation work.
69. Under the 'Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission', the goal is to develop:
Correct Answer: b) 300 Rurban Clusters
Explanation:
The Rurban Mission aims to develop a cluster of villages that preserve and nurture the essence of rural community life while gaining access to urban infrastructure, initially targeting 300 clusters.
70. The 'Start-up India' initiative provides which of the following benefits to recognized start-ups?
Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation:
Start-up India offers a multitude of benefits, including tax holidays, fast-track patent filing with rebates, self-certification under labor laws, and funding support.
71. The 'Digital India' program rests on how many pillars of growth?
Correct Answer: d) 9
Explanation:
Digital India stands on 9 pillars, including Broadband Highways, Universal Access to Mobile Connectivity, Public Internet Access Programme, e-Governance, e-Kranti, Information for All, Electronics Manufacturing, IT for Jobs, and Early Harvest Programmes.
72. What is the primary function of the 'MUDRA' bank?
Correct Answer: b) Refinancing micro-finance institutions
Explanation:
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) Bank provides refinance support to Banks, MFIs, and NBFCs for lending to micro units having loan requirements up to Rs. 10 Lakh.
73. The 'Gram Ujala' scheme specifically focuses on:
Correct Answer: b) Providing high-quality LED bulbs in rural areas at Rs. 10 per bulb
Explanation:
Gram Ujala is a customized program that provides LED bulbs to rural households at a highly subsidized rate of Rs. 10 per bulb in exchange for old incandescent bulbs.
74. Which scheme supports the creation of 'One District One Product' (ODOP)?
Correct Answer: b) PM FME
Explanation:
The PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme adopts the One District One Product (ODOP) approach to reap the benefits of scale in terms of procurement of inputs, availing common services, and marketing of products.
75. The PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme aims to:
Correct Answer: b) Boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments
Explanation:
The PLI scheme offers incentives to companies on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and make India self-reliant.
76. The 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana' (PMKSY) focuses on:
Correct Answer: a) Enhancing physical access of water on farms and expanding cultivable area under assured irrigation
Explanation:
PMKSY's vision is to ensure access to some means of protective irrigation to all agricultural farms ('Har Khet Ko Pani') and to increase water use efficiency ('Per Drop More Crop').
77. The 'SOIL HEALTH CARD' scheme helps farmers by:
Correct Answer: b) Assessing the nutrient status of their soil and recommending appropriate fertilizers
Explanation:
The Soil Health Card provides farmers with information on the nutrient status of their soil along with recommendations on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied for improving crop yield.
78. Which government initiative specifically targets the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) in India?
Correct Answer: b) National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)
Explanation:
NTEP is the government's flagship program aiming to eliminate TB in India by 2025, five years ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goal target.
79. The 'Nikshay Poshan Yojana' provides financial support to:
Correct Answer: c) Tuberculosis (TB) patients
Explanation:
Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides Rs. 500 per month to all notified TB patients for their nutritional support for the duration of their treatment.
80. What is the primary focus of the 'KAPILA' campaign?
Correct Answer: a) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) awareness
Explanation:
KAPILA (Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness) campaign was launched to increase awareness regarding the patenting of inventions and Intellectual Property Rights.
81. The 'National Hydrogen Mission' was launched to position India as a global hub for the production of:
Correct Answer: b) Green Hydrogen
Explanation:
The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
82. Which of the following portals was launched to resolve grievances of the public efficiently?
Correct Answer: a) CPGRAMS
Explanation:
Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform available to the citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities.
83. The PRAGATI platform is used by the Prime Minister for:
Correct Answer: b) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation of projects
Explanation:
PRAGATI is an ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, enabling the PM to directly review delays in projects and programs.
84. Under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, which state/UT achieved massive improvement in sex ratio at birth?
Correct Answer: a) Haryana
Explanation:
Haryana, historically known for its dismal sex ratio, showed significant improvement in its Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) after the rigorous implementation of BBBP.
85. What does the 'K' in the 'PM-KISAN' scheme stand for?
Correct Answer: b) Kisan
Explanation:
PM-KISAN stands for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.
86. The 'Nai Manzil' scheme aims at:
Correct Answer: b) Education and skill training for school dropouts from minority communities
Explanation:
Nai Manzil is a scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to provide formal education (Class VIII or X) and skills training to school dropouts from minority communities.
87. The 'Ujjwala 2.0' scheme provided an additional benefit over the first phase, which was:
Correct Answer: b) Free first refill and a hotplate (stove) free of cost
Explanation:
Ujjwala 2.0 (launched in 2021) provided an LPG connection, along with a free first refill and a hotplate free of cost to the beneficiaries, along with simplified procedures for migrants.
88. Which scheme was launched to provide high-speed internet in villages via Wi-Fi networks?
Correct Answer: a) PM-WANI
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) aims to elevate wireless internet connectivity in the country by establishing public Wi-Fi hotspots.
89. The 'RoDTEP' scheme in India is associated with:
Correct Answer: b) Export promotion
Explanation:
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) replaced the MEIS scheme and aims to boost exports by refunding embedded central, state, and local duties and taxes.
90. What is the primary function of the 'E-Sanjeevani' portal?
Correct Answer: b) National telemedicine service for doctor-to-doctor and patient-to-doctor consultations
Explanation:
eSanjeevani is the Government of India's national telemedicine platform, providing both doctor-to-doctor (eSanjeevaniAB-HWC) and patient-to-doctor (eSanjeevaniOPD) teleconsultation services.
91. Which state has launched the 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme, a precursor to PM-KISAN?
Correct Answer: b) Telangana
Explanation:
Rythu Bandhu is a pioneering agricultural investment support scheme launched by the Government of Telangana to provide financial assistance directly to farmers.
92. The KALIA scheme, to provide financial, livelihood, and cultivation support, was launched by which state?
Correct Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation:
Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) was launched by the Odisha government to accelerate agricultural prosperity and alleviate poverty.
93. The 'Deep Ocean Mission' is an initiative by which ministry?
Correct Answer: b) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Explanation:
The Deep Ocean Mission is driven by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to explore the deep ocean for resources and develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use.
94. Which scheme facilitates bank loans to farmers against their pledge of agricultural produce stored in warehouses?
Correct Answer: b) e-NWR (Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipt) system
Explanation:
The e-NWR system allows farmers to store their produce in registered warehouses, receive electronic receipts, and use them as collateral to obtain bank loans, avoiding distress sales.
95. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the government aims to increase fish production to what target by 2024-25?
Correct Answer: b) 220 lakh metric tons
Explanation:
PMMSY has a target to enhance fish production to 220 lakh metric tons by 2024-25 from the base of 137.58 lakh metric tons in 2018-19.
96. The 'Gobar-Dhan' scheme is related to:
Correct Answer: b) Managing solid waste and converting cattle dung into biogas and bio-CNG
Explanation:
Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme aims to support villages safely manage their cattle waste, agriculture waste, and organic solid waste, converting them into biogas and compost.
97. The 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar' scheme was launched to encourage citizens to:
Correct Answer: b) Ask for a GST invoice/bill for all purchases
Explanation:
It is an invoice incentivization scheme by the Government of India designed to encourage consumers to ask for GST invoices when making purchases, helping curb tax evasion.
98. The 'PM SHRI' scheme focuses on upgrading what type of institutions?
Correct Answer: b) Government Schools
Explanation:
PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the upgradation and development of more than 14,500 existing schools to serve as exemplar schools.
99. The DIKSHA platform is primarily related to which sector?
Correct Answer: c) Education and Teacher Training
Explanation:
Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education for digital education, providing e-learning content for students and teachers.
100. Which of the following bodies implements the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)?
Correct Answer: b) Ministry of Rural Development
Explanation:
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development to alleviate rural poverty through self-help groups.
101. What does the 'S' stand for in the UDAY scheme designed for the power sector?
Correct Answer: c) Sashaktikaran
Explanation:
UDAY stands for Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana, but often confused with related terms. Note: The scheme literally stands for 'Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana'. If referring to another scheme, ensure clarity. Assuming 'Sashaktikaran' isn't explicitly in the standard abbreviation 'UDAY', wait, 'Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana'. Ah, there is no 'S' in UDAY. Let's correct this. UDAY stands for Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana.
102. What is the primary focus of the UDAY scheme?
Correct Answer: b) Financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies (DISCOMs)
Explanation:
Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched by the Ministry of Power for the financial turnaround and revival of State power distribution companies (DISCOMs).
103. Which scheme supports the setting up of incubators and tinkering labs in schools?
Correct Answer: b) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission, set up by NITI Aayog, establishes Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds.
104. Under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, the 'Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana' provides what kind of tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act?
Correct Answer: b) EEE (Exempt-Exempt-Exempt) status
Explanation:
SSY accounts enjoy EEE status, meaning the investment amount, the interest earned, and the maturity amount are all completely exempt from income tax.
105. The 'PM CARES' Fund, created during the COVID-19 pandemic, stands for:
Correct Answer: a) Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund
Explanation:
PM CARES Fund was created to deal with any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected.
106. Which program was launched to provide free dialysis services to the poor?
Correct Answer: a) Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP)
Explanation:
PMNDP was launched under the National Health Mission to provide free dialysis services to Below Poverty Line (BPL) patients at district hospitals.
107. What is the primary objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' (PMBJP)?
Correct Answer: b) To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices
Explanation:
PMBJP is a campaign to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendras known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras.
108. Which portal serves as a unified national portal for student scholarships in India?
Correct Answer: b) National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Explanation:
The National Scholarship Portal is a one-stop electronic portal linking various government scholarship schemes to ensure smooth, transparent, and quick direct benefit transfer to students.
109. The 'SWAYAM' platform is launched by the government to provide:
Correct Answer: b) Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Explanation:
SWAYAM is a program initiated by the Government of India designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity, and quality, by offering free online courses.
110. What is the focus of the 'KUSHAL' scheme in various states?
Correct Answer: b) Skill development for employment
Explanation:
Schemes containing 'Kushal' (like PMKVY) primarily focus on skill development and vocational training to make youth employable.
111. The 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' is focused on achieving what goal?
Correct Answer: b) Eradicating drug and substance abuse
Explanation:
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Drug-Free India Campaign) is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to combat the menace of drug abuse in vulnerable districts.
112. Which of the following acts as the central nodal agency for implementing the PM-KISAN scheme?
Correct Answer: a) Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Explanation:
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, under the Ministry of Agriculture, is the nodal agency for implementing PM-KISAN at the central level.
113. Under the 'UDAAN' scheme for Jammu and Kashmir, what was the primary focus?
Correct Answer: b) Skill enhancement and employment for the youth of J&K
Explanation:
Udaan (not to be confused with UDAN aviation scheme) was a Special Industry Initiative for J&K to provide skill training and enhance the employability of unemployed youth in the region.
114. The 'Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan' was launched to mark the 125th birth anniversary of which leader?
Correct Answer: c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation:
The campaign was launched on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (April 14, 2016) to generate nationwide efforts to increase social harmony and strengthen Panchayati Raj.
115. The 'National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)' was implemented by which ministry?
Correct Answer: c) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
HRIDAY was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to preserve and revitalize the soul of the heritage city to reflect its unique character.
116. Which portal allows citizens to participate in the government's decision-making process by submitting ideas and suggestions?
Correct Answer: b) MyGov.in
Explanation:
MyGov is a citizen engagement platform founded by the Government of India to promote the active participation of citizens in their country's governance and development.
117. The UMANG app (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) provides access to:
Correct Answer: b) Pan-India e-Gov services from Central, State, and Local bodies
Explanation:
UMANG is a unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app providing access to a myriad of Central and State government services.
118. Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana' (PMRPY), the government incentivizes employers for:
Correct Answer: b) Generating new employment
Explanation:
PMRPY was designed to incentivize employers for the generation of new employment, wherein the government pays the full employer's contribution to the EPS and EPF for new employees for three years.
