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| 51. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – II (Welfare Schemes of Government of India)List – II (Its content)(A) Nai Roshni Programme(i) Women Empowerment(B) DISHA(ii) Financial Inclusion(C) Pradhanmantri Jan – Dhan Yojana(iii) New Pension System(D) Swavlamban Scheme(iv) IT Training |
| A. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i) |
| B. | (A) - (i), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii) |
| C. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i) |
| D. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iv) |
| Answer» C. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i) | |
| 52. |
HUHM means _____. |
| A. | Haryana Urban Health Mission |
| B. | Haryana Upper Heavy Machine |
| C. | Haryana Under Honest Mission |
| D. | Haryana Urban Human Scheme |
| Answer» B. Haryana Upper Heavy Machine | |
| 53. |
In which state Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 'Ujjwala Sanitary Napkins'? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Kerala |
| E. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Jharkhand | |
| 54. |
PRASAD Scheme (Pilgrimage rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) has been launched under which Ministry? |
| A. | Ministry of External Affairs |
| B. | Ministry of Tourism |
| C. | Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs |
| D. | Ministry of Culture |
| Answer» C. Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs | |
| 55. |
__________ is the first e-governance project of the Government of Karnataka in land records Computerization system. |
| A. | Bhoomi |
| B. | E-choupa |
| C. | Akshaya |
| D. | Nai Disha |
| Answer» B. E-choupa | |
| 56. |
‘Marketing Support and Services Scheme’ (in the Eleventh Plan) supports artisans related to _________. |
| A. | Handicrafts |
| B. | Leather goods |
| C. | Gems and Jewellery |
| D. | Handlooms |
| Answer» B. Leather goods | |
| 57. |
HALRIS provide information related to1. Registration of Properties &.Land, linked to Mutation & Jamabandies2. Issuance of Copy of Registered Deed3. Biometric and photograph of sub-registrar along with buyer & seller introduced to bring greater transparency4. None of the above |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Only 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 58. |
In the Union Budget 2020-21, how many farmers will be benefited by the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme? |
| A. | 10 lakh |
| B. | 5 lakh |
| C. | 25 lakh |
| D. | 20 lakh |
| E. | 30 lakh |
| Answer» E. 30 lakh | |
| 59. |
In January 2020, the Yashaswini Scheme for Women Entrepreneurship was launched in Goa. The scheme aims to support female Self Help Groups (SHGs) with interest-free loans up to: |
| A. | ₹5 lakh |
| B. | ₹10 lakh |
| C. | ₹50 lakh |
| D. | ₹1 lakh |
| Answer» B. ₹10 lakh | |
| 60. |
In July 2017, the central government has set the investment limit per fiscal year for ‘Hindu Undivided Family’ to ________ kg under ‘Sovereign Gold Bonds Scheme’. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 15 | |
| 61. |
In which district of State of Haryana Antyodaya Aahaar Yojna is not being launched? |
| A. | Faridabad |
| B. | Gurugram |
| C. | Hisar |
| D. | Rewari |
| Answer» E. | |
| 62. |
'Garibi Hatao’ (removal of poverty) and ’Growth with Stability’ were the main objectives of |
| A. | Rolling Plan |
| B. | Fourth Five Year Plan |
| C. | Fifth Five Year Plan |
| D. | 2 and 3 both |
| Answer» E. | |
| 63. |
In March 2020, the Union government has approved a package comprising how many schemes that will boost the domestic production of bulk drugs and medical devices and exports? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 64. |
Consider the statements in regard to the Sahakar Pragya initiative.1. It is an initiative launched by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).2. It is an ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Central and State governments.Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 both |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Only 2 | |
| 65. |
Free WiFi services will be provided to all villages across the country through Bharatnet till March 2020. How many gram panchayats are to be covered under Bharatnet? |
| A. | 1,75,000 |
| B. | 2,00,000 |
| C. | 2,25,000 |
| D. | 2,50,000 |
| E. | 2,75,000 |
| Answer» E. 2,75,000 | |
| 66. |
From where did the Central Minister of State for Culture and Tourism started the 'Swachh Bharat App'? |
| A. | From Red Fort |
| B. | From Parliament House |
| C. | From National Museum (New Delhi) |
| D. | No option is correct |
| Answer» D. No option is correct | |
| 67. |
In which year was the Rajasthan Zamindari and Biswedari Abolition Act passed? |
| A. | In 1951 |
| B. | In 1955 |
| C. | In 1953 |
| D. | In 1959 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 68. |
A new initiative pertaining to control FMD and Brucellosis to support the livestock rearing farmers has been started. What does FMD stands for? |
| A. | Foot and Mouth Disorder |
| B. | Foot and Muscles Disease |
| C. | Finger and Mouth Disease |
| D. | Foot and Mouth Disease |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above | |
| 69. |
Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh is a repository of diverse crops across ________ agro-climatic zones for better nutritional outcomes. |
| A. | 86 |
| B. | 92 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 128 |
| E. | 132 |
| Answer» E. 132 | |
| 70. |
Consider the following statements in the context of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission:1. It is a centrally sponsored program that aims at eliminating rural poverty through the promotion of multiple livelihoods for the rural poor households across the country.2. The Union Cabinet has approved a special package worth Rs. 820 crore for Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for a period of five years till 2023-24.Select the correct answer from the options given below. |
| A. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| B. | 1 and 2 both |
| C. | Only 1 |
| D. | Only 2 |
| Answer» D. Only 2 | |
| 71. |
How many schemes were launched by Suresh Prabhu on 9 Feb 2019 in Mumbai? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | None |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 72. |
Project 'Mausam' which was launched in June 2014, is an initiative of _______. |
| A. | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| B. | Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change |
| C. | Ministry of Tourism |
| D. | Ministry of Culture |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
In August 2017, the 12thFive Year Plan was reviewed by NITI Aayog. The centre has now adopted a _____________ year vision document. |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» D. 25 | |
| 74. |
How many new pensions were sanctioned by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in January, 2017 under NTR Bharosa Scheme ? |
| A. | 3 lakh |
| B. | 3.5 lakh |
| C. | 4 lakh |
| D. | 4.5 lakh |
| Answer» C. 4 lakh | |
| 75. |
In December 2017, which union minister launched a new start-up incubation center called ‘center for Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Learning’ in Mangaluru? |
| A. | Manohar Parrikar |
| B. | Arun Jaitley |
| C. | Sushma Swaraj |
| D. | Nirmala Sitharaman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
"Mera Khata-Bhagya Vidhata" is the slogan of which scheme? |
| A. | Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana |
| B. | Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samridhi Yojana |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana |
| D. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
In which state, Rs 379 crore have been transferred into the accounts of 16,844 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Jan-Kalyan Sambal scheme in May 2021? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| E. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 78. |
In 2017, The Government of India announced which of the following schemes to help replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs? |
| A. | Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) |
| B. | Vidyut Shakti Sanrakshan Yojana (vssy) |
| C. | Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) |
| D. | Unnat Jyoti by Affordabled LEDs for All (UJALA) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 79. |
In which year the 'Operation Flood' was launched in India? |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1980 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» B. 1980 | |
| 80. |
In which state has Smriti Irani inaugurated Integrated 'Soil to Silk' Project and Eri Spun Silk Mill on 22 February 2019? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Assam |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» E. Jharkhand | |
| 81. |
JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) - was introduced recently. As per the Economic Survey 2015, Which of the following is NOT true about JAM? |
| A. | 50.4 Crore Jan Dhan Accounts were opened |
| B. | Population coverage through Aadhaar is 75.8% |
| C. | 20.8 Crore Jan Dhan Accounts were opened |
| D. | Mobile Teledensity is 79.78%. |
| Answer» B. Population coverage through Aadhaar is 75.8% | |
| 82. |
__________ scheme by the Central Government aims at providing free health check-ups for pregnant women for the first 6 months of pregnancy. |
| A. | Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday Abhiyan |
| B. | Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojan |
| C. | Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan |
| D. | Vidyanjali Yojana |
| Answer» D. Vidyanjali Yojana | |
| 83. |
On 8 June 2017, Law Ministry cleared the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017. It will help in legalising ______. |
| A. | Jallikattu |
| B. | Cockfight |
| C. | Bailgada Sharyat |
| D. | Kambala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 84. |
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the |
| A. | production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers |
| B. | use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households |
| C. | installation of CNG kits in motorcars |
| D. | installation of water meters in urban households |
| Answer» B. use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households | |
| 85. |
Funds for SAGY villages do not come from |
| A. | Own Revenue of the gram panchayat |
| B. | Central and state finance commission grants |
| C. | Corporate social responsibility funds |
| D. | SAGY surcharge on Income Tax |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
In Maharashtra, Dr. Abdul Kalam Amrut Ahar Yojana is related with |
| A. | Providing square meal in higher education institutes in the tribal areas. |
| B. | Providing square meal to the needy students in the secondary schools in the tribal areas. |
| C. | Providing square meal to the pregnant and lactating mothers in the tribal areas. |
| D. | Providing square meal to Anganwadi Sevikas |
| Answer» D. Providing square meal to Anganwadi Sevikas | |
| 87. |
‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ launched on January 20, 2018 will be rating cities on ________ rating system. |
| A. | 3-star |
| B. | 4-star |
| C. | 5-star |
| D. | 7-star |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the |
| A. | Department of Science and Technology |
| B. | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| C. | NITI Aayog |
| D. | Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship | |
| 89. |
Earn While You Learn is a scheme of which ministry? |
| A. | Ministry of Tourism |
| B. | Ministry of Human Resource Development |
| C. | Ministry of Finance |
| D. | Ministry of Panchayat Raj |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Human Resource Development | |
| 90. |
How many candidates will be trained under the third phase of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, which was launched in January 2021? |
| A. | 3 lakh |
| B. | 8 lakh |
| C. | 1 lakh |
| D. | 5 lakh |
| Answer» C. 1 lakh | |
| 91. |
On 9 November 2017, House Building Advance (HBA) rules were revised. Now, under the new rules, the central government employee can barrow a maximum of how much amount from government? |
| A. | Rs 50 lakh |
| B. | Rs 25 lakh |
| C. | Rs 75 lakh |
| D. | Rs 15 lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs 75 lakh | |
| 92. |
'Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY)' that was started in 2011 has been granted extension till |
| A. | 2016 |
| B. | 2020 |
| C. | 2021 |
| D. | 2022 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
In June 2020, in how many states did PM Narendra Modi launch a massive rural public works scheme, Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 10 |
| E. | 12 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 94. |
For whom the Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development has launched ‘Diksha Portal’ for providing digital platform? |
| A. | Teachers |
| B. | Students |
| C. | Doctors |
| D. | Lawyers |
| Answer» B. Students | |
| 95. |
In which of the following years was Bharat Nirman Yojana launched? |
| A. | 2003 |
| B. | 2005 |
| C. | 2007 |
| D. | 2009 |
| Answer» C. 2007 | |
| 96. |
In November 2017, Indian Government launched ‘UMANG’ mobile app. What does ‘G’ stand for in ‘UMANG’? |
| A. | Government |
| B. | Governance |
| C. | Group |
| D. | Growth |
| Answer» C. Group | |
| 97. |
'Project Akanksha' is intended for tribal students to _______. |
| A. | E-learning to prepare for Joint Entrance Examinations |
| B. | Avail books and instruments |
| C. | Avail education free of cost |
| D. | Get admissions in hostels in cities |
| Answer» B. Avail books and instruments | |
| 98. |
PM Narendra Modi will launch Kisan Man Dhan Yojana in which a minimum pension of Rs ________ per month will be provided to small and marginal farmers who have attained the age of 60. |
| A. | 1000 |
| B. | 3000 |
| C. | 5000 |
| D. | 7000 |
| E. | 10,000 |
| Answer» C. 5000 | |
| 99. |
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana was launched on 8th April 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the scheme a loan of up to what amount is given under sub-scheme ‘Tarun’? |
| A. | Rs. 3 lakh to 5.0 Lakhs |
| B. | Rs. 50,000 to 5.0 Lakhs |
| C. | Rs. 1.0 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs |
| D. | Rs. 2.0 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs |
| E. | Rs. 5.0 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs |
| Answer» F. | |
| 100. |
How many cows were gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to villagers from Rweru villages as part of the Rwandan Government's Girinka programme? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 150 |
| C. | 200 |
| D. | 300 |
| Answer» D. 300 | |