NIDHI is an umbrella Scheme for the promotion of

primary education in rural areas.

"Mission Satyanishtha" is a programme launched by:

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In September 2020, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched which of the following schemes for providing nutritious food to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children?

YSR Sampoorna Poshana Health Plus

In Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme, each subscriber shall receive the minimum assured pension of ________ per month after attaining the age of 60 years.

None of the above / More than one of the above

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana. Which of the following is NOT one of its features?

The government will bear all the expenses of the trip including the airfare from the group’s country of residence.

Those selected would be taken to religious places of all major religions in India.

Under the scheme, a group of Indian diaspora will be taken on a government-sponsored tour of religious places in India twice a year.

People of Indian-origin aged 40 to 70 can avail of the benefits under this scheme.

The government will bear all the expenses of the trip including the airfare from the group’s country of residence.

________ scheme launched by the Central Government is a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.

Shyama Prasad Mukherji R-urban Mission

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

In December 2017, the government of India launched the 'Ganga Gram' project. Which of the following statements best describes this project?

It is a nation-wide Ganga conservation mission

The objective of the project is to achieve a clean and open defacation free India

The project involves cleaning of the river Ganga

The objective of the project is sanitation-based integrated development of all the villages along the river Ganga

Provisions of mid‐day meals in schools have:‐

Enhanced cooperative behaviour among children of different castes and class background

In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ________.

To describe beneﬁt of schemes

'Mission Satyanishtha’, a programme on ethics in public governance, was launched recently by the

Central Bureau of Investigation

Arundhoti Swarna Yojana by Assam Govt. statrting from 1st January 2020 aims to

encourage grooms to marry Assamese brides.

encourage brides to register their marriage.

encourage families to marry off their girl child after 18 years of age.

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1.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Gangajal Project' in ________ on 9 January 2019.
A.	Agra
B.	Haridwar
C.	Kanpur
D.	Varanasi
E.	Prayagraj
Answer» B. Haridwar

Discussion

2.	NIDHI is an umbrella Scheme for the promotion of
A.	young and aspiring innovators
B.	scientific research.
C.	primary health care.
D.	primary education in rural areas.
Answer» B. scientific research.

Discussion

3.	"Mission Satyanishtha" is a programme launched by:
A.	Indian Army
B.	Indian Postal Department
C.	Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D.	Indian Railways
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	In September 2020, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched which of the following schemes for providing nutritious food to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children?
A.	YSR Sampoorna Poshana
B.	YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus
C.	YSR Sampoorna Poshana Health Plus
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

5.	In Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme, each subscriber shall receive the minimum assured pension of ________ per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
A.	Rs. 3,500
B.	Rs. 2,000
C.	Rs. 3,000
D.	Rs. 1,500
E.	None of the above / More than one of the above
Answer» D. Rs. 1,500

Discussion

6.	In which of the following case 'Avika Kavach Bima Yojna' is effective ?
A.	Unnatural death of sheep
B.	Damage to wheat crop
C.	Accidental damage to vehicle
D.	Domestic loss due to fire
Answer» B. Damage to wheat crop

Discussion

7.	A new bill to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh seeks to include which of the following tribes in the list?1.Mishmi-Kaman (Miju Mishmi)2.Idu (Mishmi)3.Taraon (Digaru Mishmi)
A.	Only 2
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» F.

Discussion

8.	___________ project is an ambitious Union Government Project which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river in a comprehensive manner.
A.	Uday Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
B.	Urja Ganga
C.	Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
D.	Namami Ganga Yojana
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	Out of the persons mentioned below, who pioneered the Community Development Programmes in independent India ?
A.	K. L. Rao
B.	K. M. Munshi
C.	S. K. Dey
D.	Vinoba Bhave
Answer» D. Vinoba Bhave

Discussion

10.	Consider the statement in regard to the SVAMITVA scheme.1. The aim of this scheme is to update rural land records, providing a record of rights to village households and issue property cards.2. SVAMITVA is a central scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development.3. This scheme to be implemented across the country in a phased manner over a period of six years (2020-2026).Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.
A.	Only 1 and 2
B.	All a, 2 and 3
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
Answer» B. All a, 2 and 3

Discussion

11.	Central assistance to Madhya Pradesh under Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission for the year 2017-18 is between ________.
A.	Rs. 185-190 lakhs
B.	Rs. 191-195 lakhs
C.	Rs. 196-200 lakhs
D.	Rs. 201-210 lakhs
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	How many initiatives have been launched for women safety recently (18 Feb 2019)?
A.	2
B.	5
C.	3
D.	4
E.	1
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

13.	Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension ________ launched Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) of Department of Posts in September 2019.
A.	Jagat Prakash Nadda
B.	Dr Jitendra Singh
C.	Harsh Vardhan
D.	Ravinder Raina
E.	Prakash Javadekar
Answer» C. Harsh Vardhan

Discussion

14.	How many districts of Chhattisgarh State are selected as ‘Aspirational Districts’ in the country ?
A.	08
B.	09
C.	10
D.	11
Answer» D. 11

Discussion

15.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana. Which of the following is NOT one of its features?
A.	Those selected would be taken to religious places of all major religions in India.
B.	Under the scheme, a group of Indian diaspora will be taken on a government-sponsored tour of religious places in India twice a year.
C.	People of Indian-origin aged 40 to 70 can avail of the benefits under this scheme.
D.	The government will bear all the expenses of the trip including the airfare from the group’s country of residence.
Answer» D. The government will bear all the expenses of the trip including the airfare from the group’s country of residence.

Discussion

16.	In the Union Budget 2020, the Finance Minister projected that Indian farmers' income would double by the year:
A.	2022
B.	2025
C.	2023
D.	2024
Answer» B. 2025

Discussion

17.	How many districts are included in 'Mewat Area Development Programme'?
A.	Three
B.	Four
C.	Two
D.	Five
Answer» D. Five

Discussion

18.	Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for financial inclusion was launched on which date ?
A.	16th May 2014
B.	15th May 2014
C.	28th August 2014
D.	18th November 2014
Answer» D. 18th November 2014

Discussion

19.	At what level is the "Special Juvenile Police Unit" constituted under the "Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act"?
A.	At the village level
B.	At the district level
C.	At the state level
D.	At the center level
Answer» C. At the state level

Discussion

20.	Govemment of India has launched a scheme of “Housing for All” by the year
A.	2020
B.	2021
C.	2022
D.	2023
Answer» D. 2023

Discussion

21.	By which year has the Govt targeted to install 175 Giga Watt renewable energy to build a healthy planet with less carbon-intensive economy?
A.	2022
B.	2024
C.	2026
D.	2028
E.	2030
Answer» B. 2024

Discussion

22.	In December 2017, the Prime Minister of India approved the setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with an outlay of ________.
A.	Rs. 8046.17 crore
B.	Rs. 9046.17 crore
C.	Rs. 7046.17 crore
D.	Rs. 10,000 crore 10,
Answer» C. Rs. 7046.17 crore

Discussion

23.	In which year did the Ganga action plan start?
A.	1995
B.	2015
C.	1985
D.	2005
Answer» D. 2005

Discussion

24.	In November 2017, who launched the ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?
A.	Jayant Sinha
B.	Prakash Javadekar
C.	Manoj Sinha
D.	ArunJaitley
Answer» D. ArunJaitley

Discussion

25.	MoEF&CC and Centre for Media Studies (CMS) VATAVARAN - 2019 Short Film Competition and Festival on Environment held at ?
A.	Mumbai
B.	New Delhi
C.	Kolkata
D.	Lucknow
E.	Goa
Answer» C. Kolkata

Discussion

26.	Consider the following statements :a. The Constitution does not include any provision for categorization of any State in India as a Special Category Status (SCS) State.b. The National Development Council first accorded SCS in 1969 to Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Nagaland.c. The Central Government pays 90% of the funds required in a centrally sponsored scheme to SCS category States as against 60% in the case of normal States.Which of the above statements is/are false?
A.	Only a
B.	a and b
C.	Only c
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	In March 2020, the CM of which state announced the ‘Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang (CMAST)’ and Chief Minister Artist Sing gi Tengbang (CMAT)’ schemes?
A.	Assam
B.	Nagaland
C.	Sikkim
D.	Manipur
E.	Mizoram
Answer» E. Mizoram

Discussion

28.	________ scheme launched by the Central Government is a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.
A.	Soil Health Card
B.	Shyama Prasad Mukherji R-urban Mission
C.	Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
D.	National R-URBAN Mission
Answer» D. National R-URBAN Mission

Discussion

29.	In April 2021, the Finance Ministry has decided to provide an additional amount of up to how many rupees (in crores) to states as an interest-free 50-year loan for spending on capital projects?
A.	5,000
B.	10,000
C.	15,000
D.	20,000
E.	25,000
Answer» D. 20,000

Discussion

30.	By November 2019, over seven crore farmers have been benefited under PM-KISAN scheme. Under this scheme, ________ rupees per year are being given in three instalments to the farmers.
A.	3,000
B.	4,000
C.	5,000
D.	6,000
E.	7,000
Answer» E. 7,000

Discussion

31.	In Which year Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched?
A.	2013
B.	2014
C.	2015
D.	2016
Answer» C. 2015

Discussion

32.	In August 2020, which state has emerged as the leading state in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atma-Nirbhar Scheme-PM Swa-Nidhi?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Telangana
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Gujarat
E.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Gujarat

Discussion

33.	In December 2017, the government of India launched the 'Ganga Gram' project. Which of the following statements best describes this project?
A.	It is a nation-wide Ganga conservation mission
B.	The objective of the project is to achieve a clean and open defacation free India
C.	The project involves cleaning of the river Ganga
D.	The objective of the project is sanitation-based integrated development of all the villages along the river Ganga
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	In which year was the 'National Food for Work Programme' launched in India?
A.	2004
B.	2002
C.	2000
D.	1991
Answer» B. 2002

Discussion

35.	Provisions of mid‐day meals in schools have:‐
A.	Enhanced school atendance
B.	Reduced dropouts
C.	Enhanced cooperative behaviour among children of different castes and class background
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	In which city ‘Rastriya Vayoshri Yojana’ for senior citizen’s is started in 2017 ?
A.	Mumbai
B.	Nashik
C.	Raipur
D.	Nagpur
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ________.
A.	provide security to schemes
B.	Monitor fund ﬂow to schemes
C.	To describe beneﬁt of schemes
D.	No option is correct.
Answer» C. To describe beneﬁt of schemes

Discussion

38.	In which city India’s first 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK)' for Skilling in Smart Cities was inaugurated?
A.	New Delhi
B.	Lucknow
C.	Gandhinagar
D.	Bengaluru
Answer» B. Lucknow

Discussion

39.	From which city of India was the ‘Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan’ a nationwide campaign started?
A.	Mhow
B.	Varanasi
C.	Kanpur
D.	Nagpur
Answer» B. Varanasi

Discussion

40.	Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched UJALA scheme in which country in September 2017?
A.	Indonesia
B.	Malaysia
C.	Maldives
D.	Australia
Answer» C. Maldives

Discussion

41.	Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched ‘Maha Agritech' project on 14 January 2019. The project is supported by ________ and ISRO.
A.	DRDO
B.	MRSAC
C.	NRSC
D.	TRSC
E.	IIRS
Answer» C. NRSC

Discussion

42.	In which year was the Rural Employment Generation Programme launched?
A.	1993
B.	1995
C.	1992
D.	1994
Answer» C. 1992

Discussion

43.	Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 is a scheme launched by the Government of India to improve coverage in areas with low ______.
A.	nutrition
B.	digitisation
C.	immunisation
D.	education
Answer» D. education

Discussion

44.	'Mission Satyanishtha’, a programme on ethics in public governance, was launched recently by the
A.	Indian Railways
B.	Central Bureau of Investigation
C.	Supreme Court
D.	Enforcement Directorate
Answer» B. Central Bureau of Investigation

Discussion

45.	Arundhoti Swarna Yojana by Assam Govt. statrting from 1st January 2020 aims to
A.	encourage grooms to marry Assamese brides.
B.	encourage brides to register their marriage.
C.	encourage brides to buy gold
D.	encourage families to marry off their girl child after 18 years of age.
Answer» C. encourage brides to buy gold

Discussion

46.	By which year has the government set a target for the installation of Rooftop Solar projects of 40,000 MW in the country?
A.	2020
B.	2021
C.	2022
D.	2023
E.	2024
Answer» D. 2023

Discussion

47.	By mid- May 2020, the number of people who have benefitted under the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Scheme has crossed the one crore mark. In which year was the scheme launched?
A.	2019
B.	2018
C.	2017
D.	2016
E.	2015
Answer» C. 2017

Discussion

48.	In May 2021, which state announced that tests like CT scan, medicines, injections, oxygen, etc. shall be made available free of cost to poor COVID patients?
A.	Chhattisgarh
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

49.	_____ is the mobile application launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to aid exporters and importers in the country.
A.	Nikat Man
B.	Maitree Mitra
C.	Niryat Mitra
D.	Dikhat Mitra
Answer» D. Dikhat Mitra

Discussion

50.	Farmers in Odisha can avail crop loans of upto Rs _________ at 0% interest under the State Government's KALIA Scheme for the Kharif Season of the year 2019.
A.	50000
B.	25000
C.	10000
D.	1,00,000
Answer» B. 25000

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Economics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Gangajal Project' in ________ on 9 January 2019.

NIDHI is an umbrella Scheme for the promotion of ​

"Mission Satyanishtha" is a programme launched by:

In September 2020, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched which of the following schemes for providing nutritious food to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children?

In Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme, each subscriber shall receive the minimum assured pension of ________ per month after attaining the age of 60 years.

In which of the following case 'Avika Kavach Bima Yojna' is effective ?

A new bill to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh seeks to include which of the following tribes in the list?1.Mishmi-Kaman (Miju Mishmi)2.Idu (Mishmi)3.Taraon (Digaru Mishmi)

___________ project is an ambitious Union Government Project which integrates the efforts to clean and protect the Ganga river in a comprehensive manner.

Out of the persons mentioned below, who pioneered the Community Development Programmes in independent India ?

Central assistance to Madhya Pradesh under Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission for the year 2017-18 is between ________.

How many initiatives have been launched for women safety recently (18 Feb 2019)?

Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension ________ launched Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) of Department of Posts in September 2019.

How many districts of Chhattisgarh State are selected as ‘Aspirational Districts’ in the country ?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana. Which of the following is NOT one of its features?

In the Union Budget 2020, the Finance Minister projected that Indian farmers' income would double by the year:

How many districts are included in 'Mewat Area Development Programme'?

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) for financial inclusion was launched on which date ?

At what level is the "Special Juvenile Police Unit" constituted under the "Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act"?

Govemment of India has launched a scheme of “Housing for All” by the year

By which year has the Govt targeted to install 175 Giga Watt renewable energy to build a healthy planet with less carbon-intensive economy?

In December 2017, the Prime Minister of India approved the setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with an outlay of ________.

In which year did the Ganga action plan start?

In November 2017, who launched the ‘Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?

MoEF&CC and Centre for Media Studies (CMS) VATAVARAN - 2019 Short Film Competition and Festival on Environment held at ?

In March 2020, the CM of which state announced the ‘Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang (CMAST)’ and Chief Minister Artist Sing gi Tengbang (CMAT)’ schemes?

________ scheme launched by the Central Government is a new crop insurance scheme to boost farming sector in the country.

In April 2021, the Finance Ministry has decided to provide an additional amount of up to how many rupees (in crores) to states as an interest-free 50-year loan for spending on capital projects?

By November 2019, over seven crore farmers have been benefited under PM-KISAN scheme. Under this scheme, ________ rupees per year are being given in three instalments to the farmers.

In Which year Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was launched?

In August 2020, which state has emerged as the leading state in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atma-Nirbhar Scheme-PM Swa-Nidhi?

In December 2017, the government of India launched the 'Ganga Gram' project. Which of the following statements best describes this project?

In which year was the 'National Food for Work Programme' launched in India?

Provisions of mid‐day meals in schools have:‐

In which city ‘Rastriya Vayoshri Yojana’ for senior citizen’s is started in 2017 ?

In October 2017, ‘PFMS’ was made mandatory. It will help to ________.

In which city India’s first 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK)' for Skilling in Smart Cities was inaugurated?

From which city of India was the ‘Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan’ a nationwide campaign started?

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched UJALA scheme in which country in September 2017?

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched ‘Maha Agritech' project on 14 January 2019. The project is supported by ________ and ISRO.

In which year was the Rural Employment Generation Programme launched?

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 is a scheme launched by the Government of India to improve coverage in areas with low ______.

'Mission Satyanishtha’, a programme on ethics in public governance, was launched recently by the

Arundhoti Swarna Yojana by Assam Govt. statrting from 1st January 2020 aims to

By which year has the government set a target for the installation of Rooftop Solar projects of 40,000 MW in the country?

By mid- May 2020, the number of people who have benefitted under the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Scheme has crossed the one crore mark. In which year was the scheme launched?

In May 2021, which state announced that tests like CT scan, medicines, injections, oxygen, etc. shall be made available free of cost to poor COVID patients?

_____ is the mobile application launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to aid exporters and importers in the country.

Farmers in Odisha can avail crop loans of upto Rs _________ at 0% interest under the State Government's KALIA Scheme for the Kharif Season of the year 2019.

NIDHI is an umbrella Scheme for the promotion of