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| 351. |
Match List - 1 with List - 2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list. List - 1 (Name of Government Scheme launched in 2020) List - 2 (The Month of Launch) A. Nagar Van Scheme 1. June B. Padhna Likhna Abhiyan 2. September C. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 3. April |
| A. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 2 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 3 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 1 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 352. |
According to the ‘State of the World’s Children’ Report 2019, malnutrition causes around ________% of children’s death in India. |
| A. | 28 |
| B. | 43 |
| C. | 57 |
| D. | 69 |
| E. | 83 |
| Answer» E. 83 | |
| 353. |
Free and compulsory education is provided for children upto which age? |
| A. | 6 Years |
| B. | 18 Years |
| C. | 16 Years |
| D. | 14 Years |
| E. | 8 Years |
| Answer» E. 8 Years | |
| 354. |
In which of the following States a solar power plant of 4000 MW capacity is planned to be set-up? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 355. |
In January 2019, Union Minster of Petroleum and Natural Gas ________ flagged off Sanrakshan Kshmata Mahotsav (SAKSHAM) vans. |
| A. | DV Sadananda Gowda |
| B. | Suresh Prabhu |
| C. | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| D. | Nitin Jairam Gadkari |
| Answer» D. Nitin Jairam Gadkari | |
| 356. |
In May 2020, the Union Cabinet has approved Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The scheme will be implemented during a period of how many years? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| E. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 357. |
In what ratio is the cost under Swarna Jayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana shared by Central Government and respective State Governments ? |
| A. | 75 : 25 |
| B. | 50 : 50 |
| C. | 60 : 40 |
| D. | 40 : 60 |
| Answer» B. 50 : 50 | |
| 358. |
In how many irrigation deprived districts has the Government of India decided to take up the Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Har Khet ko Path scheme? |
| A. | 86 |
| B. | 106 |
| C. | 96 |
| D. | 116 |
| Answer» D. 116 | |
| 359. |
_________ is a new programme, launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Science and Technology. |
| A. | National Crop Insurance Scheme |
| B. | Biotech -KISAN |
| C. | KISAN Technology |
| D. | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana |
| Answer» C. KISAN Technology | |
| 360. |
In July 2017, how much revised cost was approved for the cost Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011)? |
| A. | Rs. 4893 crore |
| B. | Rs. 7983 crore |
| C. | Rs. 9893 crore |
| D. | Rs. 10,000 crore |
| Answer» B. Rs. 7983 crore | |
| 361. |
Consider the following statements about a scheme launched by the Government of India:It was launched to provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension/ return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI).Identify the scheme. |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana |
| B. | Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala yojana |
| D. | Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana |
| Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala yojana | |
| 362. |
Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to |
| A. | agriculture |
| B. | micro and small enterprises |
| C. | weaker sections |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 363. |
In July 2019, the Centre approved construction of nearly 1.4 lakh more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, taking the number of houses to be built under the scheme to over ________ lakh. |
| A. | 55 |
| B. | 65 |
| C. | 75 |
| D. | 85 |
| E. | 95 |
| Answer» E. 95 | |
| 364. |
JIGYASA programme of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a/an _______. |
| A. | National Programme to provide Mentorship and Scholarship support to interested students for pursuing study in Basic Sciences. |
| B. | Student-Scientist connect program wherein students across the country are exposed to science and technology. |
| C. | An innovative program to attract young talent to the study of science at an early age and to build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science and Technology system and R&D base. |
| D. | New programme aimed to foster scientific research on the effects of yoga and meditation on physical and mental health in healthy people as well as in patients with disorders. |
| Answer» C. An innovative program to attract young talent to the study of science at an early age and to build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science and Technology system and R&D base. | |
| 365. |
Under the Kerala government’s high-tech classroom scheme, how many schools from primary to higher secondary level have been equipped with 3.74 lakh digital gadgets? |
| A. | 14,827 |
| B. | 15,392 |
| C. | 16,027 |
| D. | 17,902 |
| E. | 18,367 |
| Answer» D. 17,902 | |
| 366. |
In which month of 2019 was the 'Fit India Movement' launched? |
| A. | September |
| B. | June |
| C. | July |
| D. | August |
| Answer» E. | |
| 367. |
In which district of Haryana has the 'Km Scheme' on vehicles based on the Vehicle Tracking System been launched? |
| A. | Gurugram |
| B. | Mahendragarh |
| C. | Nooh |
| D. | Ambala |
| Answer» B. Mahendragarh | |
| 368. |
Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan was restructured as _____ in October 2014 by the NDA government led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
| A. | Clean India Green India |
| B. | Swachh Raho Swastha Raho |
| C. | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan |
| D. | Swachhata Abhiyan |
| Answer» D. Swachhata Abhiyan | |
| 369. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – IList – II(A) Sarv Shiksha(1) 1987(B) Sakshar Bharat(2) 1988(C) Operation Blackboard(3) 2001(D) National Literary Mission(4) 2009 |
| A. | (A) - (1), (B) - (2), (C) - (3), (D) - (4) |
| B. | (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1) |
| C. | (A) - (2), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (4) |
| D. | (A) - (3), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (2) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 370. |
_______ is being set up in Jabalpur under The Ministry of Culture’s Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPOCS). |
| A. | Sub Regional Science Centre |
| B. | Science Centre |
| C. | Science Museum |
| D. | Science City |
| Answer» B. Science Centre | |
| 371. |
Bihar Government has introduced the Comprehensive Financial Management System (CFMS) on 1st April, 2019. This system |
| A. | will make all financial activities in the State online and Paperless |
| B. | will solve the problem of NPA of banks |
| C. | will ensure effective implementation of State projects |
| D. | will manage State Government finances including local bodies |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. will solve the problem of NPA of banks | |
| 372. |
How many projects have been approved by the Haryana government for the rejuvenation of the Saraswati river on 2 January 2019? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 11 |
| E. | 13 |
| Answer» D. 11 | |
| 373. |
Name the State that has set an example for the rest of the country by identifying 21 year plus people less than 4 feet in height and giving them financial assistance of Rs. 800 a month. |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 374. |
Mahila Police Volunteer system was introduced in two Districts. One in |
| A. | Panipath |
| B. | Karnal |
| C. | Kurukshetra |
| D. | Ambala |
| Answer» C. Kurukshetra | |
| 375. |
Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 'Swachh Survekshan 2019' on 4 January 2019 which will cover ________ crore people across over four thousand towns and cities. |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 50 |
| E. | 60 |
| Answer» D. 50 | |
| 376. |
An alternative housing finance fund of Rs. 25,000 crore has been sanctioned by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaram along with SBI and LIC for which purpose? |
| A. | Housing Projects for Poor |
| B. | Smart City Development |
| C. | Urban Housing Development |
| D. | Unfinished Projects Completion |
| E. | None of the Above |
| Answer» E. None of the Above | |
| 377. |
According to the definition of the POSCO Act, children under what age or less than what age is considered to be a minor? |
| A. | Less than 16 |
| B. | Less than 17 |
| C. | Less than 18 |
| D. | Less than 14 |
| Answer» D. Less than 14 | |
| 378. |
By December 2019, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban has achieved its target of creating Urban India Open Defecation Free. In all, how many cities have declared themselves ODF? |
| A. | 3,870 |
| B. | 4,080 |
| C. | 4,150 |
| D. | 4,320 |
| E. | 4,480 |
| Answer» E. 4,480 | |
| 379. |
Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana implemented in Chhattisgarh from |
| A. | 2nd October, 2012 |
| B. | 2nd October, 2011 |
| C. | 2nd October, 2010 |
| D. | 2nd October, 2009 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 380. |
In January 2020, Tripura CM announced that around 1,100 Gram Sevaks will be recruited in the state soon. Who is the Chief Minister of Tripura? |
| A. | Manik Sarkar |
| B. | Biplab Kumar Deb |
| C. | Conrad Sangma |
| D. | Sunil V. Deodhar |
| E. | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Answer» C. Conrad Sangma | |
| 381. |
NREGA stands for: |
| A. | National Revenue Engagement Guarantee Association |
| B. | National Revenue Employment Guarantee Act |
| C. | National Rural Employment Guarantee Association |
| D. | National Rural Employment Guarantee Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 382. |
In March 2020, where was the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme launched? |
| A. | IIM Ranchi |
| B. | IIM Jammu |
| C. | IIM Bengaluru |
| D. | IIM Indore |
| E. | IIM Kozikhode |
| Answer» D. IIM Indore | |
| 383. |
Name the co-operative society that provides housing loan facility at reasonable rates |
| A. | Credit co-operatives |
| B. | Housing co-operatives |
| C. | Consumer co-operatives |
| D. | Producer’s co-operatives |
| Answer» C. Consumer co-operatives | |
| 384. |
Name the comprehensive pension management system developed by the Department of Telecom in December 2018. |
| A. | ACHARAN |
| B. | SAMPANN |
| C. | SAMADHAN |
| D. | VIGYAN |
| Answer» C. SAMADHAN | |
| 385. |
In February 2020, which state has decided to impose a permanent ban on hookah bars across the state? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. Gujarat | |
| 386. |
‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’, is the initiative of ......... |
| A. | Indian Council of Historical Research |
| B. | Ministry of Tourism |
| C. | Archaeological Survey of India |
| D. | Ministry of Culture |
| Answer» C. Archaeological Survey of India | |
| 387. |
Match the following:Program/PolicyLaunch/ImplementationA. TS-IPASS1. 1st January, 2015B. SHE Team2. 2nd October, 2014C. Arogya Lakshmi3. 1st April 2016D. Haritha Haram4. 2nd June, 2015E. Shaadi Mubarak5. 24th October 2014 6. 3rd July, 2015 |
| A. | A-4, B-5, C-2, D-6, E-3 |
| B. | A-3, B-5, C-1, D-6, E-2 |
| C. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-5, E-2 |
| D. | A-2, B-5, C-3, D-6, E-1 |
| Answer» C. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-5, E-2 | |
| 388. |
By which year has the Union Govt set an ambitious target to achieve 50% Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education to equip its working population with employable skills? |
| A. | 2025 |
| B. | 2028 |
| C. | 2030 |
| D. | 2032 |
| E. | 2035 |
| Answer» D. 2032 | |
| 389. |
In October 2018, HRD ministry launched a scheme known as SPARC. What is the full form of SPARC? |
| A. | Scheme for Advanced Pathology Research collaboration |
| B. | Scheme for Promotion of Atmospheric Research collaboration |
| C. | Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration |
| D. | Social Atmospheric Pollution and Research council |
| Answer» D. Social Atmospheric Pollution and Research council | |
| 390. |
In November 2017, at first meeting of Prabhari Officers, a Major Policy initiative was launched for the transformation of ________ backward districts acrossthe country. |
| A. | 125 |
| B. | 115 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 150 |
| Answer» C. 100 | |
| 391. |
From the following, identify the most appropriate strategy of the National Health Mission 2013 : |
| A. | 108 Ambulance facilities for all |
| B. | Stopping open defecation |
| C. | Universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services |
| D. | Strengthening the medical education infrastructure in the country |
| Answer» D. Strengthening the medical education infrastructure in the country | |
| 392. |
Beneficiaries of Mukhya Mantri Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana are_____ |
| A. | Industrialists |
| B. | Teachers |
| C. | Farmers |
| D. | Students |
| Answer» D. Students | |
| 393. |
According to the National Policy for Women, 2016 (Draft), Companies may be encouraged to reserve at least _________ of their CSR for gender-related development projects. |
| A. | 5% |
| B. | 8% |
| C. | 10% |
| D. | 9% |
| Answer» D. 9% | |
| 394. |
AMRUT Stands for _______. |
| A. | Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation |
| B. | Additional Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation |
| C. | Atal Mission for Recycle and Urban Transformation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Additional Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation | |
| 395. |
Policy holders of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti BimaYojana get life insurance cover of what amount? |
| A. | Rs 1 lakh |
| B. | Rs 2 lakh |
| C. | Rs 3 lakh |
| D. | Rs 5 lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs 3 lakh | |
| 396. |
In which of the following states was ‘Mukhyamantri Dal Poshit Yojana’ launched in September 2019? |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 397. |
Himachal Pradesh government has launched its first electric bus service between which two places? |
| A. | Kullu Manali and Rohtang Pass |
| B. | Pathankot and Mandi |
| C. | Mubarakpur and Hamirpur |
| D. | Shimla and Nadaun |
| Answer» B. Pathankot and Mandi | |
| 398. |
National policy on Biofuel is related to which of the following chemical? |
| A. | Ethanol |
| B. | Methanol |
| C. | Propanol |
| D. | Butanol |
| Answer» B. Methanol | |
| 399. |
How many projects have been sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes in the states of Meghalaya, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh on 11 January 2019? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 400. |
Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for ________ National Highway projects in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on 24 February 2019. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| E. | 9 |
| Answer» D. 8 | |