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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana (AMSY), an exclusive scheme for the economic development of Scheduled Women, gives loans |
| A. | No interest |
| B. | 10% of interest |
| C. | Concessional rate of interest |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 502. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. No person who is not a scheduled tribe by birth will be deemed to be a member of the Scheduled Tribe because he or she has married a person belonging to a Schedule Tribe. 2. A person who is a member of a Scheduled Tribe will continue to be a member of that scheduled tribe even after his/her marriage with a person who does not belong to Scheduled Tribe. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 503. |
How is the Scheduled Tribe status ascertained by an individual? Choose from the codes given. 1. It is ascertained through birth i.e. the person and his parents actually belong to the community claimed 2. Through territory i.e. the person belongs to that state and the area within the state in respect of which the community has been declared 'Scheduled' 3. Through religion i.e. he belongs to the Hindu religion 4. Through residence i.e. the person or his parents/grand parents should be permanent residents of the State |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 504. |
Who, among the following, has the power to declare a particular community a Scheduled Tribe? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Chief Justice of India |
| C. | The Prime Minister |
| D. | The Chief Minister of State |
| Answer» B. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 505. |
The term Scheduled Tribes is denned in the Constitution under |
| A. | Article 366 (22) |
| B. | Article 366 (23) |
| C. | Article 366 (24) |
| D. | Article 366 (25) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 506. |
Which one of the following is a tribal district of Mizoram State? |
| A. | Jaintia Hills District |
| B. | Garo Hills District |
| C. | The Lai District |
| D. | The Bodoland Territorial Area District |
| Answer» D. The Bodoland Territorial Area District | |
| 507. |
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), an autonomous body, is associated with |
| A. | Ministry of Welfare |
| B. | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| C. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| D. | Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs | |
| 508. |
Who heads the statutory body of persons with disabilities? |
| A. | Director |
| B. | Director-General |
| C. | Commissioner |
| D. | Chief Commissioner |
| Answer» E. | |
| 509. |
Social Defence Bureau does not cater to the needs of |
| A. | Abandoned destitutes |
| B. | Drug addicts |
| C. | Middle class families |
| D. | Aged and elderly |
| Answer» D. Aged and elderly | |
| 510. |
Which of the following are not true with regard to Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)? Choose the correct code. 1. It is a two-year personal accident insurance scheme. 2. It is renewable. 3. It offers two lakh rupees for death or permanent total disability. 4. It is available to the age group of 18 to 70 years. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 511. |
Which of the following are true about the guiding principles of the National Policy for Children (2013)? Choose the correct code. 1. Every child has universal, inalienable and indivisible human rights. 2. Every child has right to life, education, protection and participation. 3. Every child has the right to have mental, emotional, social and cultural development. 4. Every child has the right to engage in hazardous employment. |
| A. | 1, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 512. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Priyadarshani is a scheme for the well-being of widows. 2. Swadhar is a scheme for the welfare of women. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 513. |
Which of the following is true with regard to the features of the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women? Choose from the codes given. 1. Providing enjoyment of all human rights 2. Special attention for women's healthcare, education etc 3. Elimination of outdated social customs and social evils 4. Gender preferences in all fields |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 | |
| 514. |
When was the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women launched? |
| A. | 1999 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 2001 |
| D. | 2002 |
| Answer» D. 2002 | |
| 515. |
JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) aims at: |
| A. | Reforms and development of cities across the country |
| B. | Reforms and development of elite cities across the country |
| C. | Reforms and development of urban cantonment boards across the country |
| D. | Reforms and development of notified cities across the country |
| Answer» B. Reforms and development of elite cities across the country | |
| 516. |
MGNREGA aims at enhancing livelihood security by providing guaranteed wage employment to every rural household at least: |
| A. | 120 days every financial year |
| B. | 150 days every financial year |
| C. | 100 days every financial year |
| D. | 60 days every financial year |
| Answer» D. 60 days every financial year | |
| 517. |
Which one of the following is not included in National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) |
| A. | Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme |
| B. | Indira Gandhi National Widows Pension Scheme |
| C. | Indira Gandhi National Senior Citizens Pension Scheme |
| D. | Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme |
| Answer» D. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme | |
| 518. |
Sampoorna Gram Swarozgar Yojana is applicable to: |
| A. | Rural poor of all categories |
| B. | Self-Employment of the rural poor |
| C. | Only poor rural folks |
| D. | Farmers below poverty line |
| Answer» C. Only poor rural folks | |
| 519. |
For which class of people has the Vana Bandhu Kalyan Yojana programme been launched? |
| A. | Backward classes |
| B. | Scheduled castes |
| C. | Scheduled tribes |
| D. | Educationally backward classes |
| Answer» D. Educationally backward classes | |
| 520. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and choose the correct code. 1. The APY creates a universal social security system for the poor, the under-privileged and the workers in the unorganized sector. 2. It is being administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false. |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 521. |
The following is true with regard to the present-day industrial policy of India. Choose the correct ones from the codes given. 1. To increase industrial productivity 2. To give red-carpet welcome to the foreign investors 3. To propagate India's market opportunities and "Make in India" campaign 4. Disciplined and harsh rules and regulations |
| A. | 1, 2, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 522. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the current industrial policy and choose the correct code: 1. To maintain a sustained growth in productivity and gainful employment so as to attain international competitiveness 2. Development of capital markets 3. Spread of industrialization in backward areas |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2, 3 are true. |
| C. | Only 1, 3 are true. |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 all are true. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 523. |
When did the Right to Food become an Act? |
| A. | 2013 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2015 |
| D. | 2016 |
| Answer» B. 2014 | |
| 524. |
Which of the following does the BJP-led NDA government propose in the field of food and agriculture? |
| A. | Government to increase investment in agriculture |
| B. | Government to convert agriculture into a viable venture |
| C. | Irrigation facilities to the fields that require water |
| D. | Through river-links, making irrigation possible |
| Answer» B. Government to convert agriculture into a viable venture | |
| 525. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Public policies are regulative in the sense that they deal with the rules and regulations of public utilities. 2. They are distributive in so far as they help public fulfil specific requirements of society. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 526. |
Make India will include sectors such as the following: |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Fuel Processing |
| C. | Renewable Energy |
| D. | Thermal Power |
| E. | All the above |
| Answer» F. | |
| 527. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. A smart city is supposed to have Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based solution for public transportation. 2. Ponneri in Tamil Nadu will be such a smart city. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 528. |
The major features of 'Make in India does not include at least one of the following. Which one is it? |
| A. | It is a scheme to attract business. |
| B. | It has a strong economic and infrastructural potential. |
| C. | It is a project for making a self-sufficient and reliant India. |
| D. | It will help create a large number of jobs for Indians outside India. |
| Answer» D. It will help create a large number of jobs for Indians outside India. | |
| 529. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Union Agriculture Ministry has to launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana. 2. The scheme would facilitate access to irrigation. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 530. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) was launched in April 2015. 2. Its purpose was to provide formal access to credit for Non-corporate Small Business Sections. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 531. |
Which of the following is true with regard to 'Smart City' project? |
| A. | The scheme will develop 100 smart cities. |
| B. | It will either develop new cities or make existing cities smart. |
| C. | The project will be in consultation with Singapore and Japan. |
| D. | Manesar in Haryana would be such a city. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 532. |
Varishtha Pension Yojana (VPSY) has been started for: |
| A. | Older People |
| B. | Retiring people |
| C. | Senior citizens |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 533. |
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dan Yojana (PMJDY) has the following features. Choose from the codes given. 1. It is important for comprehensive financial inclusion. 2. It aims at eradicating untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 534. |
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana helps |
| A. | Generate general awareness and improving the efficiency of delivery of welfare services for women |
| B. | Delivery campaigns to sensitize people of this category towards the concerns for girls and women |
| C. | The process of sensitization must begin with adults and therefore adult curriculum must have a separate chapter of gender awareness |
| D. | The scheme has enabled a tag of Missing Girls |
| Answer» D. The scheme has enabled a tag of Missing Girls | |
| 535. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Namami Gange relates to Ganga rejuvenation programme. 2. The NRI fund will help this yojana. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 536. |
'Skill India programme engages one of the following. Which one is it? |
| A. | Medical doctors |
| B. | Electrical engineers |
| C. | Youths emphasis on employability |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 537. |
Who launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhaya Swammey Jayate Karyakaram? |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Labour Minister |
| C. | The Niti Aayog |
| D. | the Prime Minister |
| Answer» E. | |
| 538. |
The following are the features of the smart diplomacy as enunciated by Modi government of 2015: |
| A. | Path-breaking |
| B. | Proactive |
| C. | Pragmatic |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 539. |
Which one of the following is not true with regard to the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)? |
| A. | The RSBY's objective is to provide protection to the BPL households. |
| B. | The BPL families are entitled to hospitalization without paying any money. |
| C. | Hospitalization coverage is for almost all the diseases. |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Hospitalization coverage is for almost all the diseases. | |
| 540. |
Which of the following is one of the problems of unorganized sector workers? |
| A. | Incidence of unemployment |
| B. | Lack of social and economic rights |
| C. | Need for hospitalization |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 541. |
The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana applies to |
| A. | Organized workers |
| B. | Unorganized workers |
| C. | All the village people |
| D. | Below poverty line families |
| Answer» E. | |
| 542. |
Consider the following with regard to gender-oriented Swachh Bharat Yojana and choose the wrong feature. |
| A. | The Yojana to give precedence to women. |
| B. | Households with women to be allotted toilet funds on priority basis. |
| C. | Preferences for families headed by women |
| D. | Rental accommodation for homeless women |
| Answer» E. | |
| 543. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The programme for provision of functional toilets has also been included in the Indira Awaas Yojana. 2. The funding for the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) has been provided by the Urban Development. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 true. | |
| 544. |
Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, restructured as Swachh Bharat Mission, has one the following features. Which one is it? |
| A. | It is an elitist elite movement. |
| B. | It is a mass movement. |
| C. | It is both rural and urban movement. |
| D. | It is only a litter-free movement. |
| Answer» C. It is both rural and urban movement. | |
| 545. |
Swachh Bharat Mission's two aspects are: |
| A. | Gramin and Urban |
| B. | Urban and National |
| C. | National and International |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Urban and National | |
| 546. |
Which one of the following will provide for grants for Swachh Bharat Mission? |
| A. | Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation |
| B. | Ministry of Panchayati Raj |
| C. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| D. | Ministry of Food and Agriculture |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj | |
| 547. |
India's civil nuclear cooperation is associated with |
| A. | USA |
| B. | France |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 548. |
The following was Gandhi's vision as presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Choose the correct one. |
| A. | Corruption-free India |
| B. | India without Congress |
| C. | Clean India |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 549. |
Which one of the following is not the feature of the Deendayal Upadhaya Gram Jyoti Yojana? |
| A. | The Yojana aims at ensuring 24 hours of quality power to agricultural consumers. |
| B. | It helps reduce India's aggregate transmission and commercial losses by five percentage points from the present 25%. |
| C. | Government plans to supply electricity through separate feeders. |
| D. | Outlay includes expenditure towards an integrated power development initiative. |
| Answer» B. It helps reduce India's aggregate transmission and commercial losses by five percentage points from the present 25%. | |
| 550. |
Rajiv Gandhi Rural Electrification Scheme is now known as |
| A. | Atal Rural Electrification Scheme |
| B. | Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana |
| C. | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission | |